Navajo Coyote & First Man Basket - Lorraine Black (#234)
$3,125.00
Artist: Lorraine Black
Navajo Basket
20" x 3 1/2" deep
Rounds: 35
Lorraine Yazzie Black tells a tall tale with this basket. Tall, as in packed with information. Within the center of Lorraine's weaving there is a depiction of a ceremonial basket with the story of Coyote and First Man Placing the Stars. The story is based on chaos and order, and revolves around the formation of constellations and the Milky Way. Twelve Sky People look down upon the scene, while Eagles serve as intermediaries between the real and spirit worlds. The blue face of the Sun and the yellow features of the Moon make an appearance, as does the Bat who is considered a messenger. Last, but certainly not least, Lorraine's horse Otis has found his way onto the basket, possibly as a way of keeping things grounded. With her weavings Lorraine is a great storyteller, one definitely worth listening to.
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About the artist:
Inspired by dreams, Lorraine Black's skills have literally elevated basket weaving to new dimensions. Lorraine Black's infectious laugh belies the serious magic her hands conjure up when weaving a basket. Unprecedented in her ideas, Lorraine's baskets are innovative and beautiful. Many of them make good use of texture through over-stitching and the addition of objects such as flint arrowheads or horsehair.
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Related legends:
First Man
In the East, at the place where the Black Cloud and the White Cloud met, First Man, Atse'hastqin, was formed; and with him was formed the white corn, perfect in shape, with kernels covering the whole ear. Dohonot i'ni is the name of this first seed corn, and it is also the name of the place where the Black Cloud and the White Cloud met. More about this legend
Coyote, First Man and Placing the Stars
After four nights had come and gone First Woman and First Man saw that the sky was too dark. More lights were needed up there for those who wished to travel by night, expecially when the moon did not shine? More about this legend