Horses
"Four Sacred Horses" Helen Begay is one of the finest Burnham weavers. Her ingenuity is spectacular. Churro wool is the wool of choice for the Burnham weavers. This weaving is no exception. It measures 31 inches by 24 inches.
Running Horses Bracelet- High polished finish with stamped designs of the ends. Opening is 1 1/8 inches, fits 6 3/8 inches around and is 3/8 wide. These are a little adjustable or we may have your size in something very similar.
Five gold horses run around the sterling bracelet. The background is stippled with a texture that Roland often also uses on his Navajo basket jewelry. The inside of the cuff has a design and is stamped R.H.Begay 14kt sterling. Price may vary depending on market price of gold.
By the artist: "The idea of doing a bronze horse came as a result of being invited to an art show in conjunction with the 2003 Kentucky Derby. I focused . . . on the essence of the horse; its superior strength and vitality. After studying the muscle structure of horses, particularly when they are in full stride, I decided to emphasize the angular lines of their muscle patterns and give my horse an almost geometric touch. "I carefully sculpted the eye sockets to express the vitality and depth I see when I look into a horse's eyes. Along both sides of the neckline there are lightening bolts. The left is jagged, symbolizing the masculine energies of the universe, while the right bolt curves softly, representing the feminine. The left shoulder blade displays a sun, moon and star design, which again, emphasize the duality found in nature; the sun being male and the moon, female, The merging of the two results in a child, signified by the star. "On the right shoulder blade are three circle designs, symbolizing the journey of the soul and its progression towards greater enlightenment or knowledge. On both thighs is a handprint. "These days, as in the Kentucky Derby, horses are bred and primed for athletic competition. Nevertheless, there is a part of them that will always be wild and untamed. This spirit of freedom is what I saw in their eyes and actions, and how the title of this piece came to be."
