NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO CHICKEN Christmas ORNAMENT BY EDITH JOHN NAVAJO FOLK ART
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:15837243 | Tribal Affiliation: Navajo |
| Origin: Navajo | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Handmade: Yes | Country//Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Artisan: EDITH JOHN |
NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO CHICKEN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT BY EDITH JOHN SIGNED
NAVAJO FOLK ART
Edith John is the daughter of the late Woody Herbert who was known for his folk art Brahma bulls. Edith started carving while helping her father. Edith’s folk art chickens elicit happiness wherever they roost! Bold colors and patterns, that will brighten your Navajo folk art or ornament collection. Hand carved out of wood with a straw tail.
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Signed
4” tall x 1 3/8” long x 1 1/2” wide
In recent years, wood figurines hand carved by self-taught Navajo artists have developed into Navajo Folk Art. These carvings of traditional personal images and indigenous animals are characteristic of the cultural integrity on the Navajo people. Strong cultural values provide for and sustain the artistic traditions of the Navajo.
Native American folk art
NAVAJO FOLK ART
Edith John is the daughter of the late Woody Herbert who was known for his folk art Brahma bulls. Edith started carving while helping her father. Edith’s folk art chickens elicit happiness wherever they roost! Bold colors and patterns, that will brighten your Navajo folk art or ornament collection. Hand carved out of wood with a straw tail.
...
Signed
4” tall x 1 3/8” long x 1 1/2” wide
In recent years, wood figurines hand carved by self-taught Navajo artists have developed into Navajo Folk Art. These carvings of traditional personal images and indigenous animals are characteristic of the cultural integrity on the Navajo people. Strong cultural values provide for and sustain the artistic traditions of the Navajo.
Native American folk art
