Help ID native American Deities

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  1. Zeppelin78

    Zeppelin78 Well-Known Member

    C05D5D5B-9838-4543-A1E4-CDA48FD9B2E4.jpeg BCB17576-6E2B-4192-9BCF-0C3254E3C4A1.jpeg BB8BE372-C7BD-4B7A-9C75-4A5E8C71A7D3.jpeg BBF580C8-3AF4-4E65-928F-0FB5652E7C8E.jpeg hello again everyone I received this necklace as a birthday gift and was wondering if anyone has info on the deitie figure on the front represents I tried looking for Native American deities and searched but can’t seem to find him he looks Mexican with the hat but sure it’s made by Navajo Charlie John I guess any info would be great View attachment 222273
     
    Zeppelin78, Dec 27, 2019
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    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is not a deity, it is an Apache Gan dancer or mountain spirit dancer. They are also known as crown dancers.

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    If I remember correctly the mountain spirits were sent to the Apache to teach them healing, and the wands represent lightning. They come down from the mountains for certain ceremonies.

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    Zeppelin78 Well-Known Member

    Thank you any jewelry for your response guess that’s why I couldn’t find him . Didn’t know that Navajo people would use Apache images no wonder I was lost thank you again for the response. Matt
     
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    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Any time, Matt.
     
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