Trail of Painted Ponies REUNION OF THE FAMILY OF MAN (PONY SIGNED) RETIRED 2008

Description

Trail of Painted Ponies
REUNION OF THE FAMILY OF MAN
Released 2005 (
Pony is signed on base)
RETIRED 2008.
Artist: Cal Peacock
Item # 12208    Serial # (LOW)
1E/0876
Last number at Retirement:  4E/1027
This Pony is
signed
on the top of the base (RARE)
Resin    Walking    7 inches tall
Artist Cal Peacock considers Reunion of the Family of Man the "king of the herd." Intricately covered with amazingly detailed imagery and symbols that express empathy and compassion toward our fellow man, and carrying a medicine bundle stocked with bird feathers, Cal's gorgeous Pony is an expression of the importance of soulfully connecting with Nature.  Made of carved resin, this model is heavy; it is adorned with gold leaf, feathers, gems and carvings.
Intricately covered with amazingly detailed imagery and symbols that express empathy and compassion towards our fellow man, and carrying a medicine bundle stocked with bird feathers, Cal's gorgeous Pony is an expression of the importance of soulfully connecting with Nature. "It is my intention that these horses go out into the world bearing offerings of beauty and inspiration. They are talismanic reminders of the grace of life's tribulations, so that rather than dragging our past around like an anchor of shame-based victim stories, we might take heart and think of our battle scars with pride, like a badge of courage or credential for the dignity of our character. May these horses take your spirit on a soaring ride to the confluence of what is so -- and bring you back a connoisseur, a veteran of beauty."
The Trail of Painted Ponies celebrates the magic of the horse as an artistic canvas, the rich culture of America, and the unique talents of independent artists. The artists behind this exquisite collection come from all different backgrounds, and the inspirational stories behind each design are as heartfelt as they are beautiful.
The Trail of Painted Ponies announced that Westland Giftware would no longer be reproducing Painted Ponies. Beginning in January 2010,Enesco became the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of The Trail of Painted Ponies figurines and other merchandise. The Westland molds were broken and all of these original Westland Ponies should become even more highly sought after, rare, and valuable.
My photos are of the actual pony in this listing! Please consider these images as part of the description.
I have looked this pony over carefully and can detect no obvious cracks or chips in it prior to shipping.  Please note that some ponies (particularly older ones)may have minor imperfections or show signs of touch-up, such as under-paints or over-paints (as most ceramic and some resin pieces do) that occurred during manufacturing, as each one is hand painted. Most painted pony boxes have shelf wear or the tag may be creased or slightly bent; this does not affect the pony in any way. The pony was displayed in a glass cabinet for my personal enjoyment;
I am selling my collection since I am down-sizing.
Payments must be made within 48 hours after offer. If you cannot finish checking out within the timeframe and want me to work something out, feel free to contact me through eBay message. All non-payments will be reported to eBay so that I can be refunded my selling fees. I also relist that item right after I reported non-payment.
I ship Monday – Friday with USPS.
NO RETURNS (sorry)