Bart Gasper, Jr.'s A:tchia' la to pa Knifewing katsina doll has been masterfully carved from traditional cottonwood root. We're astonished by his mastery in wood carving, including painting and pyrogravure artistry. Knifewing is a sacred guardian for the A:Shiwi (The People). Knifewing is brother to Rainbowman who is a Bringer of Rain. Powerful wings, necklace and feathered headdress adorn Knifewing who protects from above, while a Zuni Sunface represents a balance of the elements. Other exquisite features include Mother Earth's bounty: a vibrant blooming flower, corn, important water creatures like Frog and Dragonfly, perhaps turkey tracks and Deer. Carefully applied vivid acrylic paints dance with color. Including base, measurements are about 13 1/4" tall, 4" wide and 8 3/4" deep. Signed by the artist.
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