Navajo Kinaalda Vessel - Sally Black (#034)

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About the artist:

Sally Black is one of the most recognizable names in the art of Navajo basket weaving. Born and raised on the eastern edge of Monument Valley, she has emerged from humble beginnings to become known worldwide for her art. Sally is the eldest daughter of the matriarch of the most prominate family in Navajo basketry, Mary Holiday Black. This family is considered by many to have been mainly responsible for the revival of basketry. Without a doubt Sally and the rest of the Black family are the cutting edge of contemporary Navajo basket weavers. The clean design and even weave prove that Sally is definitely one of the best Navajo basket weavers ever. See full biography | See all items by Sally Black

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Related legends:

Kinaalda
Gray Girl had become a woman as was evidenced by the appearance of her first menses. This was a crises which had to be handled with great care and attention, for it was believed that everything Gray Girl did during the first four days of this period would determine her future. During her whole life she had had instructions about this important time of her career, but now Lassos-a-warrior, the repository of learning, gave a review of details which he did not want Gray Girl or the women who had her in charge to forget? More about this legend

Basketry
Basketry is a woman's industry, which is also pursued by the nadle (he changes), hermaphrodites, or men skilled in the arts and industries of both men and women. Basketry, however, is not classified with textile fabrics (yistl'o), but with sewing (nalkhad). It is of interest also that, while the basket is in progress, the sewer is untouched and avoided by the members of her family? More about this legend

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