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SKU: 5231-034

Navajo Wood Carving Doll By Rena Juan

$1,050.00

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ca. 1994

10.75" H x 6.375" L x 5.875" W

Hand Carved from Wood of a Navajo Woman Spinning Wool and Painted in Teel, Red, Purple, White, Tan and Black Colors

Excellent Condition

Rena Juan is a renowned Navajo folk artist specializing in wood carvings that vividly capture the essence of Navajo life, culture, and daily activities. Born and raised on the Navajo Nation, she draws inspiration from her childhood memories, particularly scenes involving sheep herding—a traditional Navajo livelihood. As a nominee for the Utah Governor's Folk Artist Award, Juan's work stands out for its realism, warmth, and intricate details that highlight everyday Navajo figures and scenes. She is careful to avoid depicting sacred traditional Navajo symbols, respecting cultural protocols around elders, nature, and beliefs.

Provenance:  From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: Navajo

Year Range: 1975 - 2000

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 10.75 in6.38 in5.88 in

Category: Navajo Folk Art Dolls - Carved Wood - Cloth - Pottery

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