16 1/2 inch Old Style Ceremonial Basket - Fannie King (#076)
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Navajo Baskets
Old Style Ceremonial
16 1/2"
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The clean lines and simple patterns of Fannie King's basket are as aesthetically pleasing as a cloudless, yet radiant summer sunset. It feels fresh, clean and relaxed, providing an emotionally...(more)
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...calm and pleasantly warm aura about it. Such is the case with Fannie King herself. Fannie Bitsinnie King was born and raised in the midst of the spectacular vistas of Monument Valley. As a young woman she was spirited away by her Paiute suitor to the hauntingly remote Navajo Mountain region. Fannie's art work projects the same cozy feelings and comfortable emotions one finds upon meeting the artist herself.
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Navajo Baskets See all items in this categoryRelated legends:
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
Navajo Ceremonial Baskets
The Navajo
wedding basket also reflects many values of traditional life and so often contains
all six sacred mountains, including Huerfano and Gobernador Knob, though the size
of the basket may determine the numher of mountains in the design. The center
spot in the basket represents the beginning of this world, where the Navajo people
emerged from a reed? More about this legend
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