{"product_id":"peter-ray-james-navajo-large-spirit-doll-with-horse-and-bear-authentic-native-american-whc19","title":"Peter Ray James, Navajo Large Spirit Doll with Horse and Bear, authentic Native American   (WHC19)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGorgeous, large canvas spirit doll made by Navajo artist Peter Ray James.  The body of the doll is painted with traditional symbols and has a stuffed canvas horse and a bear attached to the front.  The head and the \"arms\" are decorated with bundles of feathers tied with colored thread and leather.    Bundled leather fringe tied with colored thread is sewn onto the sides.  Strap\/hanger on the back.  So many details in this beautiful piece. Signed on the back and dated 2018.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Ray James is a celebrated Diné (Navajo) artist and storyteller known for his unique spiritual fabric art, hand-painted canvas totems, and clay masks. He was given the Navajo name Nā'hat'āh Yīĺth Wōod, which translates to \"One Who Delivers the Message\". Born into a family rich in heritage, his mother declared him a storyteller from birth rather than a warrior. James graduated with honors from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1984, and later attended the Parsons School of Design in New York City.  He officially introduced his artwork to the competitive Indian Art world in 1988, and since then, his soft sculptures, masks and totems have become highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Peter Ray James, Navajo\u003cbr\u003eSize: 22\" tall x 11\" wide at feathers, tapering to 5\" wide at base x 4\" deep\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: canvas, feathers, leather, thread\u003cbr\u003eCondition: from a private collection - very good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHC19\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sundance Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47809507426409,"sku":"WHC19","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/5605\/3353\/files\/IMG_3566.jpg?v=1784216613","url":"https:\/\/thesundancegallery.com\/products\/peter-ray-james-navajo-large-spirit-doll-with-horse-and-bear-authentic-native-american-whc19","provider":"The Sundance Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}