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Chief Toquer and Princess Toquerina

 

 

#6 & #7 - This couple are 6 1/2 inches tall, carved from Basswood and painted with acrylic paint.
Chief Toquer was the name of an Indian who was leader of a tribe in Southern Utah. Toquerville is a
unique community near Zion National Park, and derives it's name from this colourful Indian Chief.
Princess Toquerina is his wife. It is thought she changed her name to identify with the chief.
- March 2002.