Navajo Kachina Eagle Dancer Doll By William Scott Jr.

Late 20th Century

11" H Including Base

Hand Carved from Cottonwood Root and Adorned Fur, Leather, Silver Balls and Red Feathers

Excellent Condition

William Scott Jr. is a Navajo artisan specializing in Kachina doll carving, though specific biographical details (such as birth year or training) are not widely documented in public sources.  He is part of a broader tradition of Navajo carvers who emerged in the 1970s–1980s, blending Hopi influences with Navajo materials and motifs.  His work is characterized by attention to feathered details, expressive facial features, and balanced proportions, making his dolls sought-after by collectors.  Scott's pieces are often signed on the base, ensuring authenticity under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, which protects Native-made items.