The Trail of Painted Ponies - Spirits of the Northwest, Retired

Welcome to The Trail of Painted Ponies, where the inspirational power of the horse is imaginatively expressed by some of the finest artists in the country. What began as a fantastic public art exhibition in Santa Fe, New Mexico has expanded to new ranges with the introduction of a select line of high-quality figurines that honor the spirit of original Painted Ponies. Each Painted Pony is crafted with exquisite attention to detail, and each is a miniature work-of-art in its own right, which is why Painted Ponies figurines have become one of the most beloved collectibles in America.

#12234 - Spirits of the Northwest, 1st edition, retired

Released: Summer 2006
Retired: January 2010 (3E/4523)

Individually Numbered: 1E/7721, No Box

From trailofpaintedponies.com:

"Animals are important to the Northwest Native cultures. Using bold colors and designs based on the Haida and Tlingit styles of art, Laurie Holman, who lives and teaches art in Alaska, presents us
with various animal totems featured in traditional Alaska stories: the Raven, Grizzly Bear, Salmon, Eagle, and Whale. “I wanted them to cover the entire Pony, like a puzzle, with all the pieces telling
the great story of life, death and rebirth."

Artist: Laurie Holman

Condition: Missing tip of left ear; small hairline crack on upper left foreleg, appears to be in the paint only; colors are bright and vibrant

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