NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO FOLK ART CHICKEN ORNAMENT BY EDITH & GUY JOHN

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NATIVE AMERICAN
NAVAJO FOLK ART CHICKEN ORNAMENT BY EDITH & GUY JOHN
Edith John is the daughter of the late Woody Herbert who was known for his folk art Brahma bulls.  Edith started carving while helping her father.  Edith’s folk art chickens elicit happiness wherever they roost!  Bold colors and patterns, that will brighten your Navajo folk art or ornament collection.  Hand carved out of wood with a straw tail.  Signed
3  3/4” tall x 1  5/8” long x  1  3/8
” wide  (height is to top of straw tail)
Artist card included
In recent years, wood figurines hand carved by self-taught Navajo artists have developed into Navajo Folk Art.  These carvings of traditional personal images and indigenous animals are characteristic of the cultural integrity on the Navajo people.  Strong cultural values provide for and sustain the artistic traditions of the Navajo.
Native American folk art