$295.00
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ca. 2007
10.5" x 3.5" L x 4.25" W
Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root and Painted in Red, Teal, Green, Mustard Yellow, Black and White Colors and Adorned with Feather Yarn and Leather
In Good Condition with Broken Tail in the Back
Ty Duwyenie (full name Tyrone Duwyenie) is a recognized Hopi Pueblo / Hualapai artist known for carving traditional katsina dolls since around 1978. He is also noted as a performer, singer, and musician. While most documented examples of his work are Hopi-style katsinas (such as Ogre, Sun God, White Buffalo Dancer, or Corn Dancer), Navajo artists frequently produce similar Hummingbird Kachina dolls inspired by shared Southwestern Native traditions, often sold as "Navajo-made" pieces.
The Hummingbird Kachina symbolizes joy, speed, beauty, love, and prayers for moisture/rain. It impersonates the bird's quick, bobbing movements and calls during winter/spring dances, acting as an entertaining figure in ceremonies.
Condition:
Good
Tribe:
Navajo
Year Range:
1975 - 2000
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
10.5 in3.5 in4.25 in
Category:
Kachina Doll
