The "Official Autographed Editions" of 150 figurines

In response to requests from our enthusiastic collectors, we are delighted to announce that The Trail of Painted Ponies has created the only "Official Autographed Editions" figurines. Serious collectors have been searching for a way to collect figurines that are hand-signed and hand-numbered by the artists that created the original works of art from The Trail of Painted Ponies... Now they can, and they are available exclusively through our website store!

There will be eight Painted Ponies in the Summer 2008 Autographed Editions and each will be special:

• These are the only "Official Autographed Editions" that the artists will hand-sign and hand-number.
• These Autographed Editions will be limited to 150 and will be sequentially numbered 1/150 - 150/150.
• An Official Certificate of Authenticity will accompany each autographed figurine.

Kachinas are stylized religious icons, meticulously carved from cottonwood roots and painted to represent figures from Hopi mythology. They often wear masks of animals, plants, stars, warriors and clowns. They are the focus of ceremonies and rituals in which they relay the wishes of the Hopi people to the gods – for more rain, a plentiful harvest, good health. In an effort to create a Painted Pony with mystical powers of its own, this colorist from Idaho has adorned her Pony with the designs and symbols of traditional kachina masks, including, on the left side, the “Sun Kachina” mask, and on the right, the “Messenger of the Gods” mask.

This Idaho artist has established a national reputation for her brilliant interpretations of wildlife and Native American imagery.

• Resin
• Artist: Maria Ryan

Discounts codes and promotional offers are NOT applicable to autographed edition ponies.