Carl Etsate: Recycled Material, Large Shalako Kachina Emery Eriacho (d) we can find life's spirit

we can find life's spirit and essence

The iridescent hues of blue

with its stunning range of colors like reds

makes for the perfect canvas to depict the essence of this powerful feline predator

the fox appears ready to spring into action at any moment

Carl Etsate: Recycled Material, Large Shalako Kachina Emery Eriacho (d) we can find life's spiritE tsa tee The Shalako Kachina originates from the Shalako ceremony of the Zunis, who perform the ceremony as a rite that assures the transformation of winter's death into spring's rebirth. The ritual is expected to bless the Zuni people with the sun's light for another year. Dimensions: Length 1 15 16" X Width 2 1 4" X Height 8 1 4"