C213 Talking God
Talking God wood carving by Navajo artist Jeremy Tso. The 12.5” x 5” x 5.75” Talking God is on a .25” x 6” base. Carved from cottonwood.
Talking God is the chief character in Navaho mythology. In the rites in which impersonated deities tend to a suffering patient this character leads, carrying a four-piece folding wand, balÃl, and uttering a unique cry.
The Talking God is a benevolent, protective deity to the Navajo. Born of dawn man and woman, Talking God communicates with the Navajo in an attempt to protect and educate. He is considered the grandfather of the gods. This impressive figure has in his care many of the chant ways, dawn and the eastern universe, rare game and corn to name just a few.
About the artist
Jeremy Tso
Jeremy Tso
Tribe: Navajo
Jeremy was born June 12, 1968 at Ganado, Arizona and grew up at Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. He is the son of Justin Tso (Navajo artist) and Marjorie, Justin’s first wife.
He presently lives in Flagstaff, Arizona and has four children.
Jeremy is a full time artist and kachina carver. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Northern Arizona University.
He has been carving since childhood and is known for his Yei Kachinas. He has been carving professionally for about ten years. He credits Navajo carver, Milton Jordon for having the largest influence on his work.
Jeremy Tso has won numerous awards, and his art is in many collections throughout the United States as well as abroad.
