From Westland Giftware's Horse of a Different Color Collection, Hoop Dancer Quarter Horse. Made of hand-painted resin. Measures 6.5" high. A metal plaque is embedded in the base, engraved with the horse's name and its exact serial number (out of 10,000).
The drums beat and the hoop dancer begins his whirling, rhythmic dance. Native American Hoop Dance is a form of storytelling dance incorporating anywhere from 1 to 30 hoops as props. During the dance, shapes are formed in storytelling ritual such as the butterfly, the eagle, the snake, and the coyote, with the hoop symbolizing the never-ending circle of life. Native American Hoop dance focuses on very rapid moves, and the construction of hoop formations around and about the body. Native American Hoop Dance has been formally recognized as a cultural heritage, embodied in both documentary films and as a living tradition in formal competition. The most popular competition occurs annually at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Quarter Horse is the quintessential highly-bred American horse, named for its ability to outdistance other horses in races. The Quarter Horse is the mount of choice for cowboys, western pleasure riders, and competitors in any equine sport from rodeo to ranching.
Colorful, noble, and classic are all words that best embody this exciting new collection, Horse of a Different Color. Whether you are a novice collector or a passionate horse lover, you will find that there's a perfect design from this collection for any home and lifestyle. This kaleidoscope of horses exhibits many breeds, intricately designed and sculpted with beading and bold patterns, capturing the beauty and longevity of one of nature's most beloved creatures. Celebrate the history and grace of horses and welcome Horse of a Different Color into your hearts forever.