Turquoise* Katchina by Florentino Martinez

A detailed blue/green turquoise* small figural depicting the Shalako, 11 foot bird that brings the seeds at the winter solstice for the next year's planting. Carved by the micro realistic carver Florentino Martinez; this carving depicts the Shalako protecting the village, with a horned toad clinging to the rear end!
Artist: Florentino Martinez (signed)
Size: 1-1/2 in. long x 3/4 in. wide x 2-3/8 in. tall
#45754