Featured in this lot is this Navajo Kachina doll of an "Eagle Dancer" by F. Yazzie circa mid 1900's. The Kachina doll features a wonderfully and professionally crafted turkey feather and rabbit fur construction that shows a traditional Kachina doll with dyed hide and in the depiction of an Eagle Dancer. The bottom is marked as follows: Eagle - F. Yazzie - 122, 274. Navajo Kachina dolls, inspired by the traditional Hopi Kachina figures, are carvings made primarily for the art market rather than for ceremonial use. While the Hopi view Kachinas as sacred spirit beings, the Navajo typically create Kachina dolls as decorative items, blending Hopi symbolism with their own artistic style. These dolls are often brightly painted and adorned with feathers, leather, and beads, showcasing the Navajo's craftsmanship and creativity. Though not part of traditional Navajo religious practices, these dolls have become a popular form of Southwestern folk art and a reflection of cultural exchange in the region. The condition of this Kachina doll is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage with a good well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this Kachina doll is 22 1/2" x 26" x 7 1/2". The collective weight of this Kachina doll is 1lb 12oz.