Grandfather’s Journey - 1st Edition

Retired - Low 1E/1267

Grandfather’s Journey is part of the fourth release of Painted Ponies released in June, 2004.  It was retired in January, 2008.

Artist: Buddy Tubinaghtewa (Hopi)

As a young boy growing up on the Hopi mesas of Northern Arizona, Buddy would accompany his grandfather, a Hopi war chief, as he made his rounds on the back of a donkey, checking on the corn fields and herding sheep. Years later, when he developed into a multi-talented artist, collected by enthusiasts from around the world, Buddy would credit his grandfather’s gift for storytelling with the imagery - Kachina figures, corn maidens, lightning storms - that found its way into his cottonwood carvings, his mystical oil paintings and his fabulous Painted Pony.

This pony is in its original box with styrofoam and hangtag. It is being stored in its box in a smoke-free home.

I  have looked this pony over carefully and can detect no obvious cracks or chips in it prior to shipping.  Please note that some ponies (particular older ones) may have minor imperfections or show signs of touch-up, such as underpaints or overpaints (as most ceramic and some resin pieces do) that occurred during manufacture, as each one is hand painted. Most painted pony boxes have shelf wear or the tag may be creased or slightly bent; this does not affect the pony in any way.  If you have any questions, please ask before bidding, as ponies are sold as is.