Preliminary identification
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Overview
This is a highly collectible resin figurine from 'The Trail of Painted Ponies' collection, titled 'Children's Prayers' (Item No. 1547). Released in 2004, it features a vibrant blue horse adorned with colorful handprints, a textured yellow mane and tail, and symbolic Native American-inspired saddle details.
Story
Launched in 2001 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, this public art project invited artists to use life-sized horse sculptures as canvases. This miniature replica captures a design meant to symbolize hope, healing, and the prayers of children.
Maker / Origin
The Trail of Painted Ponies was founded by Rod Barker, starting as a public art exhibition in New Mexico before partnering with Westland Giftware to produce highly detailed, collectible miniature replicas. Each design is created by a different artist, celebrating the beauty of the horse and the rich heritage of the American West.
Condition & Value
The figurine appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips or paint loss. The original box shows some shelf wear and scuffing, but having the original packaging and hangtag intact helps preserve the overall value.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.