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RARE Vintage Skinwalker Kachina 21
RARE Vintage Skinwalker Kachina 21
RARE Vintage Skinwalker Kachina 21
RARE Vintage Skinwalker Kachina 21
RARE Vintage Skinwalker Kachina 21
RARE Vintage Skinwalker Kachina 21
RARE Vintage Skinwalker Kachina 21
RARE Vintage Skinwalker Kachina 21
RARE Vintage Skinwalker Kachina 21

RARE Vintage Skinwalker Kachina 21" Signed Handmade Navajo Artist in New Mexico

$ 250.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Artisan: Steve Mitchell
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: At 20+ years old, this Kachina is very good condition. Please see all the pictures.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Origin: Southwest
  • Featured Refinements: Navajo Doll

    Description

    RARE Vintage Skinwalker Kachina 21" Signed Handmade Navajo Artist in New Mexico
    In the
    Navajo language
    ,
    yee naaldlooshii
    translates to "by means of it, it goes on all fours".
    It is a type of harmful witch who has the ability to turn into, possess, or disguise themselves as an animal. The legend of the skin-walkers is not well understood outside of Navajo culture, mostly due to reluctance to discuss the subject with outsiders.
    Navajo people are reluctant to reveal skin-walker lore to non-Navajos, or to discuss it at all among those they do not trust.
    This RARE Skinwalker Kachina is 21 inches tall and is depicted holding a bow in one hand and rattle in the other. His body is painted brown with indian symbols and war paint. He is wearing a turquoise necklace. The wolf atops his head and his body is covered in rabbit fur. This figure is carved from wood and is hand painted. See all the photos for the beautiful details of this Kachina.
    Overall dimensions: 21" tall, 7" wide and 6" deep.
    The bottom of the piece is signed by Navajo artisan Steve Mitchell of New Mexico.This is a new item and has been stored in a smoke-free studio. It ships in a box from New Mexico.
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