FOLK ART CHICKEN ORNAMENT BY RAY LANSING NAVAJO

Description Navajo folk art consists of figurines usually carved out of wood that depict Navajo life and culture. Navajo artist Ray Lansing hand carved this marvelous chicken ornament out of wood and straw. Great detail! 5” tall x 2” long x 1  1/2” wide (height is to top of straw tail) Artist card included In recent years, wood figurines hand carved by self-taught Navajo artists have developed into Navajo Folk Art.  These carvings of traditional personal images and indigenous animals are characteristic of the cultural integrity on the Navajo people.  Strong cultural values provide for and sustain the artistic traditions of the Navajo.