Vintage Sun Kachina Tawa Native American 17 by Gene Lewis Signed Dated 1981

This is a signed Kachina by Gene Lewis, Pueblo Tribe Native American New Mexico. This is a authentic carving approximately 17 tall x 5" x 7". This is the Sun God, Tawa.

It is feathers with yarn, faux fur and leather. Hand carved and hand painted. Small feather in one hand and squash blossom rattle in the other. The Tewa people are a group of Pueblo tribes belonging to the Tanoan linguistic family. They historically made their homes on or near the Rio Grande north of Santa Fe, New Mexico. A former group of Pueblo tribes of New Mexico, whose name has been adopted for the family designation (see Tanoan Family). In prehistoric times, according to Bandelier, the Tano formed the southern group of the Tewa, the separation of the two occurring at the ancient village of Tejeuingge Ouiping. Please review all photos, you can zoom in closer for condition and detail. The product must be unused and in the sellable condition it was received.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American: US\1935-Now\Dolls & Kachinas". The seller is "tonto264" and is located in this country: US.

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Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: Native American: US
Artisan: Gene Lewis
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Origin: Arizona
Tribal Affiliation: Pueblo Tribe New Mexico