NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO FOLK ART OWL BY EDITH & GUY JOHN

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NATIVE AMERICAN
NAVAJO FOLK ART OWL 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 and her husband, Guy carved this fabulous owl out of cottonwood and hand painted it.  The owl is the protector of the home.  Signed
6  1/4” tall x 2  5/8” long x 2  1/2” 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