Navajo Baskets
NAVAJO WEDDING BASKETS are woven by both the Navajo and Paiute weavers of the Southwest, and are made entirely out of sumac and decorated with natural or aniline dyes. At a Navajo marriage, a new basket is required to serve traditional corn meal mush to the wedding couple, then it is passed around for the guests. It is commonly believed that a Navajo basket in your home is a blessing. We also have other Navajo baskets. |  | |
This huge basket made of sumac won first place at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstff, Arizona. Due to its size it is mounted on a piece of board. It measures 42 inches.
This is a very unique basket. The person who wove this basket is Navajo and the image on this pictorial weaving is Hopi. It is the Palhik Mana. An interesting combination. The size of this weaving is 13 inches by 13 inches.
This unusual Navajo basket is made with sumac and analyne dyes. The turquoise, yellow, red and black are made to enhance the beauty of this unique Navajo basket. The size of this piece is 13 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches.
This beautiful pendant was created in the design of a Navajo ceremonial or wedding basket. Roland does each stitch by hand to get the realistic effect, as well as using silver, oxidized silver and copper to recreate the colors of a real basket. This pendant measures 2-7/8" diameter. Roland has other basket jewelry if you would like other pieces to make this a set.
This great handwoven Navajo basket features what looks like a flower in the center, with a black border and colorful petals. This is another fantastic basket woven by Elsie Stone, with great pattern and detail. This piece has a 16" diameter.
Constance Phillips Navajo basket maker has created this pictorial with Petroglyph figures around the plaque.
Unique Pictorial Basket- The design depicts first man and first woman. Each figure is wearing a blanket, and the zig-zag lines are the rug designs on the backs of the two sacred figures. The yeis are also for protection. Alicia is married to Jonathan Black, one of Mary Black's sons. Fantastically designed and executed basket that any collector would love to have!
