Zuni Beaded Shawl Dancer by Todd Poncho Native American Beadwork

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SHAWL DANCER BY TODD PONCHO
ZUNI BEADWORK
Zuni artists are excelling in the art of beadwork, with each piece having a great amount of detail and artistry.  Zuni beadwork has evolved from tourist souvenirs to detailed pieces of folk art.  First the Zuni artists carve a wooden form and then they bead over it, using the peyote stitch and seed or glass beads.  With a continuous strand, Zuni beaders meticulously create wonderful patterns throughout their beadwork.  Zuni artist Todd Poncho hand beaded this beautiful shawl dancer with an amazing amount of detail.  Todd is also a Zuni fetish carver and his fetishes are as wonderful as his beadwork.
Signed
3  1/2” tall x 2  1/4” long x 1  1/4” wide
Artist card included
Zuni Pueblo is the largest pueblo in New Mexico, and because of its location, Zuni is the most traditional.  Most of the people of Zuni rely on the sale of traditional and contemporary arts and crafts.  Zuni Pueblo artists are known for their fine jewelry, distinguished pottery, unique fetish carvings, and much more.
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