Native American Made Peacock Dancer Katsina Doll

Description

Native American Made Peacock Dancer Katsina Doll by Sammie Walker (Navajo-Hopi)

This Katsina represents the Peacock (Tawa Koyung) or Sun Turkey. It is believed it originated in the Rio Grande Pueblos, and though does not dance often, when he does it is at the Plaza dances. The colors of the peacock represent all the colors in the sun. This is a wonderful piece that is created in a style that is unusual today. Very few of the artists make the Native American dolls this way. The action is wonderful and the carving, painting and details are very accurate.