{"product_id":"peter-ray-james-navajo-spirit-doll-with-ram-design-authentic-native-american-ssc98","title":"Peter Ray James, Navajo Spirit Doll with Ram Design, authentic Native American  (SSC98)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautifully painted, canvas spirit doll made by Navajo artist Peter Ray James.  The body of the doll is painted with a ram as well as a ceremonial dancer and other geometric designs.  The \"arms\" are created from bundles of twigs tied with waxed thread.  Strap\/hanger on the back.  A really great piece. Signed on the back and dated '98.  \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\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Peter Ray James, Navajo\u003cbr\u003eSize: 18\" tall (including twigs) x 4 3\/4\" wide at \"shoulders\" tapering to 2 1\/4\" at base x 1 3\/4\" deep\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: canvas, twigs, thread\u003cbr\u003eCondition:  from a private collection - excellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSSC98\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sundance Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47895277600873,"sku":"SSC98","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/5605\/3353\/files\/IMG_4181_114da934-a6e6-420f-abf0-f5815ea93652.jpg?v=1786635635","url":"https:\/\/thesundancegallery.com\/products\/peter-ray-james-navajo-spirit-doll-with-ram-design-authentic-native-american-ssc98","provider":"The Sundance Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}