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SKU: 160204-04

Navajo Wedding Basket

$295.00

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ca. 1940

3.25" H x 12.75" D 

Hand Woven with Purple and Red Geometric Design with Star in the Center

In Very Good Condition 

The Navajo (Diné) ceremonial basket, often called the "Navajo Wedding Basket," is a profound symbol in Navajo culture, embodying the principles of Hózhó—a state of harmony, balance, beauty, and well-being among all living things. Also known as ts'aa' (meaning "basket" in Navajo), it is not exclusively for weddings but plays a central role in major life events, including births, home blessings, healing rites, and puberty ceremonies like the Kinaaldá. Despite its name, it represents a "Blessing Way" (Hózhóójí), guiding individuals through life's journey toward renewal and purity.

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: Navajo

Year Range: 1925 - 1950

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 3.25 in12.75 in

Category: Basket - Wedding

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