Navajo Ceremonial Basket - Betty Rock Johnson (#119)
$300.00
Artist: Betty Rock Johnson
Navajo Basket
10 1/2" x 2" deep
Rounds: 18
Betty Rock Johnson weaves some of the best Navajo Ceremonial Baskets on the market today. Her baskets are symmetrical, balanced, finely woven and crafted to the highest standards of detailed design. A firm foundation and intricate weave make for a highly collectible basket. Medicine Men and collectors alike battle to get their hands on Betty's baskets. Tradition and culture are found here.
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About the artist:
Born and raised on the Eastern edge of Monument Valley, Betty Rock Johnson is a true child of the desert. Raised traditionally in the old way of the Dine ("the people"). She has the look and character of an Elder. The sun, wind, and rain are responsible for the unique character of both the land formations and the furrowed brow and leathery features of its residents. Betty is a product of the elements and shows Mother Earth's handiwork in her eyes and countenance. A basket weaver from a very young age Betty Johnson has perfected her art and creates unique interpretations of her native culture and beliefs. Betty has also produced a number of offspring, she has trained in basket weaving to make it a family affair - an effort the family both enjoys a great deal and relies on to supplement their income. See full biography
Related legends:
Navajo Ceremonial Baskets
The Navajo wedding basket also reflects many values of traditional life and so often contains all six sacred mountains, including Huerfano and Gobernador Knob, though the size of the basket may determine the numher of mountains in the design. The center spot in the basket represents the beginning of this world, where the Navajo people emerged from a reed? More about this legend