{"product_id":"navajo-wedding-ceremonial-basket","title":"Navajo Wedding Ceremonial Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eca. 1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e3.125\" H x 14.25\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eIn Very Good Condition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eThe Navajo (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eDiné\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e) ceremonial basket, often called the \"Navajo Wedding Basket,\" is a profound symbol in Navajo culture, embodying the principles of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHózhó\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e—a state of harmony, balance, beauty, and well-being among all living things. Also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003ets'aa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e' (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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eKinaald\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eá\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e. Despite its name, it represents a \"Blessing Way\" (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHózhóójí\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e), guiding individuals through life's journey toward renewal and purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46034026365093,"sku":"121130-01","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/121130-01_4.jpg?v=1762296436","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/navajo-wedding-ceremonial-basket","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}