Staff Picks - Twin Rocks Trading Post

Staff Picks

We are fans of good independent bookstores, places where the staff can not only find you the book for which you are looking, but possess in-depth knowledge and passion for particular tomes within their inventory.

Periodically, the Twin Rocks Team will present to you their personal treasures. We are surrounded by beautiful artwork every day. This exercise made us pause and take stock by asking the simple question, "What do I really like?" We hope you will enjoy this very personal take on the artwork of Twin Rocks Trading Post.

Rosita Stash

Rosita has become an integral part of our Internet team and she brings a sense of style. She is a Bluff native and like Tina, an alumnus of our local river company. She brings a positive outlook and knowledge of traditional Navajo ways to our team. Her artistic preferences lean toward more delicate pieces.

EDMOND BARTON
Southwestern Jewelry
Sterling Silver Link Bracelet inlaid
with Natural Chinese Turquoise
8 1/2" long
$825.00

"WOW, that's all I can say about this bracelet!"

HOSTEEN ETSITTY
Navajo Sandpainting
Monster Slayer
22" tall x 12" wide
$500.00

"So far I've taped two of Hosteen's interviews and each time, I feel like I've learned something new about what inspires him to create these paintings. It has helped me understand and appreciate the meanings of the pieces!"

Tina Finch

Tina, brings a sense of fun and love of music. She hails from the South, but the red dirt has gotten under her skin and she is busy soaking in the art and culture of the area. We are fortunate to have such a hard working and positive force helping us at Twin Rocks.

DARRYL BEGAY
Navajo Jewelry
Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Bracelet set with 3 Old Kingman Turquoise Stones
Size - 7 1/8
Inner Circumference - 6"
Opening - 1 1/8"
Largest Stone - 1" tall x 7/8" wide
The Andy Todd Collection
~~$500.00~~SOLD!

"I've begun to appreciate Tufa Cast jewelry. The texture Tufa Casting creates is unusual and in this case accentuates the Old Kingman Turquoise stones perfectly."

LUANA TSO
Navajo Rugs
Sky People Sandpainting
50" x 49"
~~$3,750.00~~SOLD!

"This rug is sweet!!! I admire Luana for her bravery in weaving rugs that some people consider taboo. This one is no exception. Also, the earthy background really makes the colors pop."

Priscilla Sagg

Priscilla is the sanity within our insane asylum. She has been at this trading post from the very beginning. She is more family than even she cares to admit. A master rug weaver in her own right, Priscilla brings a level of excellence to everything she does.

HARRISON SMITH
Navajo Jewelry
Sterling Silver Inlay Bracelet set with
Jet, Coral, Malachite, Natural Chinese
Turquoise, Mother of Pearl and Wood
Size - 5 3/4
Inner Circumference - 4 5/8"
Opening - 1 1/8"
$375.00

"I really like this bracelet! It's different and looks good on my wrist."

Navajo Jewelry
Hand Stamped Sterling Silver
Post Earrings set with Coral
1" tall x 1/2" wide
$150.00

"I prefer small earrings. These are very nice and the coral is beautiful."

Barry Simpson

Barry is half of the infamous Simpson Brother Team. Years ago as a teenager, Barry started taking care of business in the family's trading post in Blanding. He brings a deep love and understanding of high quality stones and a sense of history of the Navajo people in general and the local artists in particular.

BRUCE ECKHARDT
Southwestern Turquoise Jewelry
Natural Gem Quality Candelaria
Turquoise Necklace with
14K Gold Clasps
Necklace - 17 5/8" long
$3,250.00

"This chocker, created by Bruce Eckhard, is an amazing piece of jewelry. In the first place, I don't see how Bruce can even cut and polish stones; his hands are twisted and knotted with arthritis from working under cold water for the past forty-somthing years. He can't even straighten his fingers, much less move them with any dexterity. Yet, he can and does create masterworks of wearable art.

Candelaria is one of those ancient turquoise mines that can produce stones of striking beauty. Like gloriously blue patches of Southweatern skies fallen to earth, this turquoise is spectacular to say the least. Bruce has cut thin veins of Candelaria into squares, he then center drills and grinds it into perfectly round, graduated beads. Because of Bruce's many years of thoughtful experience of lapidary work, the finish detail on this necklace is far and above what most artists can hope to acheive. This necklace is a treasured collectible, without a doubt."

JOHNSON ANTONIO
Navajo Folk Art
"May September Romance"
Cottonwood/Acrylic Paint
19 1/2" tall x 5" wide
$875.00

"What can I say? It makes me smile. Someone once told me that physical beauty is fleeting to the majority of us. But in our minds we hold onto the wish that we are still attractive, desirable to someone at least. Johnson's sculpture reminds me of this hope. An older, less than attractive couple holding onto each other with passion. Living, loving and growing together, learning the true meaning of love with the passage of time while looking past the fading facade of outer beauty."

Georgiana Simpson

As the family outlaw, Jana takes seriously her capacity for stirring the pot. Raised in a trading family, she brings a deep history of trading and a tremendous love for all of the artwork, feeling blessed every day in the joy of doing what she loves.

ELSIE HOLIDAY
Navajo Baskets
Changing Woman
16"
$2,975.00

"I had to beat Steve to the punch on this basket. The lovely combination of colors in this basket is what attracted me most. Elsie's gift for color and geometry is highlighted in this beauty of a weaving."

HUDSON SANDY
Zuni Fetishes
Turquoise Chameleon with Coral Eyes
1" tall x 1 1/2" long x 1/4" wide
$105.00

"I normally don't take interest in reptilian fetishes since my specialty is horse fetishes. However, this carving is so well executed and the turquoise stone from which it is carved so rich, I couldn't help spotlighting this piece."

Steve Simpson

The other half of the Dynamic Duo, Steve possesses a history of the local people mixed with extensive training and work which took him away from this little corner of Utah for many years. Returning eighteen years ago to open and run Twin Rocks Trading Post, Steve brings a commitment to excellence which permeates the business and inspires his artistic choices.

ALICIA NELSON
Navajo Baskets
Ceremonial Basket
11 1/2"
$300.00

"Navajo ceremonial baskets seem to be fading from the contemporary scene. Where we used to have scores, we now have only a few. Therefore, I think it appropriate to value and prize them highly. This particular basket by Alicia Nelson is well done and exhibits all the necessary aspects of an important cultural artifact. "

ELEANOR YAZZIE
Navajo Rugs
Storm Pattern
46 1/2" x 39"
~~$1,125.00~~SOLD!

"Once again, Eleanor Yazzie has created an interesting weaving. By simply using a brick color instead of the traditional red in this beautiful storm pattern rug, she has given it a completely different feel. The graphics of this artistic creation are magnificent."

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Rosita has become an integral part of our Internet team and she brings a sense of style. She is a Bluff native and like Tina, an alumnus of our local river company. She brings a positive outlook and knowledge of traditional Navajo ways to our team. Her artistic preferences lean toward more delicate pieces.
	EDMOND BARTON Southwestern Jewelry Sterling Silver Link Bracelet inlaid with Natural Chinese Turquoise 8 1/2" long $825.00 "WOW, that's all I can say about this bracelet!"
HOSTEEN ETSITTY Navajo Sandpainting Monster Slayer 22" tall x 12" wide $500.00 "So far I've taped two of Hosteen's interviews and each time, I feel like I've learned something new about what inspires him to create these paintings. It has helped me understand and appreciate the meanings of the pieces!"

	Tina, brings a sense of fun and love of music. She hails from the South, but the red dirt has gotten under her skin and she is busy soaking in the art and culture of the area. We are fortunate to have such a hard working and positive force helping us at Twin Rocks.
	DARRYL BEGAY Navajo Jewelry Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Bracelet set with 3 Old Kingman Turquoise Stones Size - 7 1/8 Inner Circumference - 6" Opening - 1 1/8" Largest Stone - 1" tall x 7/8" wide The Andy Todd Collection ~~$500.00~~SOLD! "I've begun to appreciate Tufa Cast jewelry. The texture Tufa Casting creates is unusual and in this case accentuates the Old Kingman Turquoise stones perfectly."
LUANA TSO Navajo Rugs Sky People Sandpainting 50" x 49" ~~$3,750.00~~SOLD! "This rug is sweet!!! I admire Luana for her bravery in weaving rugs that some people consider taboo. This one is no exception. Also, the earthy background really makes the colors pop."

Priscilla is the sanity within our insane asylum. She has been at this trading post from the very beginning. She is more family than even she cares to admit. A master rug weaver in her own right, Priscilla brings a level of excellence to everything she does.
	HARRISON SMITH Navajo Jewelry Sterling Silver Inlay Bracelet set with Jet, Coral, Malachite, Natural Chinese Turquoise, Mother of Pearl and Wood Size - 5 3/4 Inner Circumference - 4 5/8" Opening - 1 1/8" $375.00 "I really like this bracelet! It's different and looks good on my wrist."
Navajo Jewelry Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Post Earrings set with Coral 1" tall x 1/2" wide $150.00 "I prefer small earrings. These are very nice and the coral is beautiful."

	The other half of the Dynamic Duo, Steve possesses a history of the local people mixed with extensive training and work which took him away from this little corner of Utah for many years. Returning eighteen years ago to open and run Twin Rocks Trading Post, Steve brings a commitment to excellence which permeates the business and inspires his artistic choices.
	ALICIA NELSON Navajo Baskets Ceremonial Basket 11 1/2" $300.00 "Navajo ceremonial baskets seem to be fading from the contemporary scene. Where we used to have scores, we now have only a few. Therefore, I think it appropriate to value and prize them highly. This particular basket by Alicia Nelson is well done and exhibits all the necessary aspects of an important cultural artifact. "
ELEANOR YAZZIE Navajo Rugs Storm Pattern 46 1/2" x 39" ~~$1,125.00~~SOLD! "Once again, Eleanor Yazzie has created an interesting weaving. By simply using a brick color instead of the traditional red in this beautiful storm pattern rug, she has given it a completely different feel. The graphics of this artistic creation are magnificent."