Duwayne Chee Sr.
(b. 20th century, Hopi)
"Navajo Yei Bi Chai," 2009
Carved and polychromed cottonwood on wood base
Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to underside: Navajo Yei Bi Chai / Carving of mythological / figure in the Navajo culture. / Duwayne Chee Sr. '09'
Overall: 16" H x 7" Dia.
Exhibited: Gallup, NW, "Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial," 2004

Other Notes: Awarded "Best in Category" and "First Prize" blue ribbons at Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial, Joe Milos Trading Post, 2004.

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs and scratches commensurate with age. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.