The Trail of Painted Ponies - Hopi Maidens, 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.

#4022511 - Hopi Maidens, 1st edition, retired

Release: Winter 2011
Retired: July 2012 (#2E/0168)

Individually numbered: #1E/4408, Gift Boxed

From trailofpaintedponies.com:

"Hopi Indians live in stark, desert conditions on three mesas in Northeastern Arizona. Hopi 'kachinas' are stylized religious icons carved from cottonwood roots and painted to represent the masked spirits from Hopi mythology. The inspiration for 'Hopi Maidens' is the ceremony that is held each year in which Hopi maidens and tribesmen dressed as kachinas dance and sing to bring rain for the upcoming harvest.

Writes the artist, 'One side has a woman's feel with 2 Hopi maidens and a Corn kachina. The other side has 2 male kachina figures with the Sun kachina. On the base is the beautiful Butterfly Kachina. I wanted to fill the pony with Hopi inspirations for long life, love, health and strength.'"

Artist: Vickie Knepper-Adrian

Excellent condition. Bold, vibrant colors. Comes with original box.

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