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Catalog Number CAS 0370-0501B   CAS 0370-0501B; Figurine (woman)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (woman)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Community: Chinle area
Maker's Name Clitso Dedman (ca. 1875-1953)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1935-1945
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Wood; Commercial paint; String
Description Hand-carved, 3-dimensional figure of Navajo woman in standing position holding Navajo wedding basket out in front; Woman is patient in Navajo ceremony, attended by Talking God (CAS 0370-0501A) and male and female yeibichai dancers (CAS 0370-0501C and CAS 0370-0501D, respectively); Woman is dressed in red blouse, blue skirt with yellow band near hem, brown moccasins with white leggings, and gray shoulder blanket with black and white stripes and green fringe; She also wears turquoise necklace, earrings, bracelets, and rings; All details of figure are carved and painted except earrings which are of string; Signature "Clitso" is printed in pencil on soles of both feet.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.5, Width = 9.5, Depth = 10.7