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NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI SHALAKO KACHINA BY TIFFANY TSABETSAYE

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Original price was: $617.76.Current price is: $370.65.

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Culture : Native American: US
Artisan : TIFFANY TSABETSAYE
Modified Item : No
Country//Region of Manufacture : United States
Handmade : Yes
Provenance : Ownership History Available
Country/Region of Manufacture : United States
Tribal Affiliation : Zuni
Origin : Zuni

NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI SHALAKO KACHINA BY TIFFANY TSABETSAYE Zuni carved Tiffany Tsabetsaye made this spectacular Shalako kachina. Tiffany is known for his use of colorful acrylic paints on highly detailed carved cottonwood. This marvelous carving would be a great addition to your kachina or Native American art collection. Signed The Shalako run back and forth all year long carrying messages, and when they leave, they carry prayers for rain with them. The Shalako Ceremony is performed in late November or early December and takes place after the crops are in. This ceremony is the most important event of the year for Zunis. Because the Shalako are messengers to the gods, their departure at the ceremony is the final prayer for rain to fill the rivers, wells and springs before summer comes. 14″ tall x 4 5/8″ long x 4 3/8” wide Artist card included Zuni Pueblo is the largest pueblo in New Mexico, and because of its location, Zuni is the most traditional. Most of the people of Zuni rely on the sale of traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. Zuni Pueblo artists are known for their fine jewelry, distinguished pottery, unique fetish carvings, and much more. Native American Kachina

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