$450.00
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ca. 1960
3.125" H x 14.25" D
Hand Woven with Strong Color and has a Small Navajo Dime Button in the Center which is Threaded on to the Basket and with Cornmeal Between Stitches Showing Ceremonial Use A Very Nice Example
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:
1950 - 1975
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
3.13 in14.25 in
Category:
Basket - Wedding
