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Raymond Chee, Sr. (Native American, Hopi, 1961 - present) "Bear Dancer," late 20th century CE. A superb wooden kachina carving of the Bear Dancer kachina, with an elaborate outfit- bear headdress, feathers, shield and spear. The bear is a symbol of healing and strength, the dancer donning the animal's hide to enhance his power. The underside is titled and signed by the artist. Raymond Chee is an award-winning Hopi artist, specializing in wood carvings featuring southwestern Indigenous subjects and cultural history of his ancestral people – which also includes Dine (Navajo) and Apache tribes. He is well known for his lifelike dancing figures that are highly detailed, capturing movement and energy - incredibly Chee has stated that he carves from his mind and does not use any photos or drawings when planning these sculptures! Size: 3.5" L x 6.5" W x 11" H (8.9 cm x 16.5 cm x 27.9 cm)

Provenance: Private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired from Southwest Trading Co., St. Charles, Illinois, USA on November 4, 1990

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  • Condition: Losses to feathers on right side of rear waistcloth. Rest of the piece is intact and very good condition. Signed and titled on the base.

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