NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO FOLK ART FLYING PIG ORNAMENT BY CHANDLER BEGAYE

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NATIVE AMERICAN
NAVAJO FOLK ART FLYING PIG ORNAMENT BY CHANDLER BEGAYE
Navajo folk art consists of figurines usually carved out of wood that depict Navajo life and culture. Navajo artist Chandler Begaye made this bright
flying pig ornament out of wood.
2  1/2” tall x 4  3/4” long x 3  1/4” wide
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