Fox Dancer Kachina Doll 16 " Handmade Signed By Navajo Artist In Mexico
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:4719555 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Origin: Southwest | Artisan: Theodore Bryan |
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo |
This Kachina is an original creation of the artist. Letaiyo or FOX may appear in the Soyohim dances but usually he's personated as a runner. He dresses very simply in order to run more rapidly. As a Soyohim dancer he appears as a single figure in line with other Kachinas.
This particular Fox Dancer is 16 inches tall and is depicted dancing, holding a bow and arrow. His body is a bright yellow and... white with black leather trim on cuffs and ankles. His costume is beautifully detailed with hand painted image of "End of Trail" against a cream background. His head is topped with feathers and his neck has a collar of white rabbit fur.This figure is carved from wood and is hand painted.
The bottom of the piece is signed by Navajo artisan Theodore Bryan of New Mexico.This is a new item and has been stored in a smoke-free and pet-free shop. It ships in a box from New Mexico to U.S. addresses only.