Parrot Kachina by Dana Pinto ZH17V Wood a Navajo artisan known for

a Navajo artisan known for her traditional designs and craftsmanship

as each stone is individually cut

She is called the "mother" crow as she initiates the young boys into the Katsina rituals

Dimensions: Inside measurement is 5-3/8" from end to end with an open gap of 1"

Parrot Kachina by Dana Pinto ZH17V Wood a Navajo artisan known forThe feathers of parrots have been traded from Central America, as they were prized by prehistoric tribes and the symbols of parrots have been recorded on ancient pottery and as petroglyphs. The Parrot Kachina, or Kyash, as he is called, has an obscure history whose purpose seems to be one of bringing summer growth plus the increase of parrots. Kachinas: a Hopi Artist's Documentary (193) This piece is very well carved with a lot of detail. It is 8 1 2