Wood carvings

 We carry carvings of many types of wood. Lathe-turned bowls may be found under Original Art by Stephen Lewis . Katsinas are hand-carved from cottonwood root.
Wood carvings
 
Dancing Stick,  CACRB11-1

This dancing stick is an unusual addition to the gallery. It measures 22 inches and the carving on the handle is exquisite.

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Butterfly, KCP9-7

This is the Hopi Male Katsina dancer. The headdress is less ornate in comparison to the female Katsina. It stands 15 inches.

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Roadrunner,  KCP9-14

Chester's Katsinas are always made with care and precision. This Roadrunner Katsina has corn husk earrings and a wonderful heshi necklace. It stands 13 inches tall.

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Knife Wing, KCP9-20

This Knifewing is made out of cottonwood root. It has real feathers as ornament and real turquoise earrings and necklace. It stand 15 inches tall.

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Crow, KCP10-4

This Crow Katsina doll can stand upright on it's two feet and can also be hung with the cotton string which is attached to it. It stands 11 1/2 inches.

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Badger,  KCP8-9

The soft tones of this Katsina is beautiful. It is made with leather and shell and stands 13 inches.

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Dennis Ross Navajo Carving,  KDER9-3

This Corn woman is made by Dennis Ross. It depicts a Navajo Corn person with a baby on her back. The bun on the back of her head is traditional. The piece stands 7 inches tall.

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Dennis Ross Navajo Carving,  KDER9-5

First Corn Girl, made by Navajo carver Dennis Ross, is a beautiful and speaks of his expertise in wood carving. This piece stands 5 inches tall.

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Tom Yazzie Carving, COACD9-12

Tom Yazzie- Navajo Folk Art Sculpture Artist- is known for his fine woodcarvings depicting Navajo scenes of silversmiths and weavers. Tom was born in Fort Defiance Arizona in 1930, he has been actively carving since the 1950’s. Tom carves and paints cottonwood, depicting scenes of daily and ceremonial life with great detail and realism. He has a piece in the Smithsonian's American Art Museum.

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Indian Arts & Crafts Association Since 1974