Kachinas / Dolls
Navajo Badger Kachina Doll By Bernice Begay
$215.00
Artist Navajo
Bernice Begay
Biography
The life and work of Bernice Begay
At a glance
Bernice Begay was a Navajo craftsman who created Kachina dolls—small, symbolic figures representing spiritual beings in Navajo tradition. Her works are typically hand‑carved from cottonwood root and decorated with leather, pony beads, fur, feathers, and shells. Many are signed “B. Begay” and date from the late 20th century, especially 1975–2000.
Photo Credit: Smithsonian of Bernice Begay [Diné (Navajo)] and Bah Chee [Diné (Navajo)]
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