TOHO, SPIRIT IN THE ROCK by MerryJoy © 1995
Cougar Kachina, a spirit of great power and hunting skill, materializes at sunset from the heart of desert stone. This painting is 4ft diameter, with carved petroglyphs in the surface, a carved sandstone inset, clay mask and feathers. This won First Place at the national Artists Alpine Holiday 35th Annual Exhibit in 1995. [Sold: $4800]

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TOHO: detail of the cougar spirit, partially solid, partially ghost-like, emerging from the Toho Kachina.

TOHO: detail of the cougar 's face .

TOHO: detail of the cougar's eye.

TOHO: detail of the Toho Kachina and petroglyphs in the surface of the painting.

TOHO: detail of the petroglyphs carved in the surface of the painting.

TOHO: detail of the mystical village at the bottom of the painting.

TOHO: detail of the carved sandstone slab.

TOHO: detail of the Toho Kachina mask at the side of the painting.

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