This Painted Ponies autographed figurine is no longer
available through our Official Painted Ponies Store. We would
like to invite you to take a moment to read the story behind this
beautiful Painted Ponies autographed figurine and enjoy its
artistic interpretation. Even though this item has SOLD OUT,
below we have provided you with recommendations for other
figurines and merchandise that may be of interest to you.
Happy Collecting and Happy Trails!
The Official Autographed Editions of 150
figurines
In response to requests from our enthusiastic collectors, we are
delighted to announce that The Trail of Painted Ponies has created
the only Official Autographed Editions figurines. Serious
collectors have been searching for a way to collect figurines that
are hand signed and hand numbered by the artists that created the
original works of art from The Trail of Painted Ponies... Now they
can, and they are available exclusively through our website
store!
There are eight Painted Ponies in the Summer 2008 Autographed
Editions and each is special:
- These are the only Official Autographed Editions that the
artists have hand signed and hand numbered
- These Autographed Editions are limited to 150 and are
sequentially numbered 1/150 to 150/150
- An official Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each
autographed figurine.
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Example.
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.
This Idaho artist has established a national reputation for her
brilliant interpretations of wildlife and Native American
imagery.
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Title:
Kachina Pony – Autographed
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Artist: Maria Ryan
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Medium: Resin
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Measures: L 7" x 2½" x 7¼"
