The Trail of Painted Ponies - Kachina Pony, 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
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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.

#12279 - Kachina Pony, 2nd edition, retired

Released: Summer, 2008
Retired: July 2011 (3E/0120)

Individually Numbered: 2E/4985, No Box

From trailofpaintedponies.com:
"Kachinas are stylized religious icons, meticulously carved from cottonwood roots and painted to represent figures from Hopi mythology. They often wear masks of animals, plants, stars, warriors and clowns. They are the focus of ceremonies and rituals in which they relay the wishes of the Hopi people to the gods – for more rain, a plentiful harvest, good health. In an effort to create a Painted Pony with mystical powers of
its own, this colorist from Idaho has adorned her Pony with the designs and symbols of traditional kachina masks, including, on the left side, the “Sun Kachina” mask, and on the right, the “Messenger of the Gods” mask."

Artist: Maria Ryan

Excellent condition; no chips or cracks; colors are bold and beautiful

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