Description: HUMMINGBIRD KACHINA Doll 13" Authentic Native American Signed and Numbered, Handmade signed by Navajo Artist Begay, 1980's The Pueblo Indians have hummingbird dances and use hummingbird feathers in rituals to bring rain. Pueblo shamans use hummingbirds as couriers to send gifts to the Great Mother who lives beneath the earth. To many of the Pueblo the hummingbird is a tobacco bird. In one myth Hummingbird gets smoke from Caterpillar, the guardian of the tobacco plant. Hummingbird brings smoke to the shamans so they can purify the earth. This vintage Kachina Doll is 13 inches tall, 9" wide and 8" deep. He is holding a bow in one hand and rattle in the other. His body is painted in a distressed brown. The costume is black and red leather with a tuquoise bead. Rabbit fur adorns his neck, shoulders, wrists and ankles. waist and ankles. This figure is carved from wood and is hand painted. Really gorgeous piece in mint condition! The bottom of the piece is signed by Navajo artisan along with census number.. It ships in a box from New Mexico.Desert Dreams Trading is committed to providing quality products and making happy customers! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any problems or concerns with your purchase.Enjoy Free Shipping!
Price: 145 USD
Location: Edgewood, New Mexico
End Time: 2024-03-04T19:26:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Featured Refinements: Navajo Doll
Culture: Native American: US
Artisan: Begay
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Origin: Southwest
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
