Mother Earth and Father Sky turquoise-mine_kingman Circa 1890s Handwoven Navajo Transitional

Circa 1890s Handwoven Navajo Transitional Weaving with Hand-Carded and Spun Wool in a Banded Design using Aniline Red Dye and Natural Undyed Wool Colors

Victor Coochwytewa (1922–2011)

repousse work

and a 17” sterling silver chain

Reversible Tab Necklace with Mosaic Inlaid Designs on Both Sides using Spiny Oyster Shell

Mother Earth and Father Sky turquoise-mine_kingman Circa 1890s Handwoven Navajo TransitionalNavajo Mother Earth and Father Sky sandpainting weaving, featuring two large ceremonial figures on an ivory field. Mother Earth is represented with the four sacred plants within her body: corn, beans, tobacco, and squash. These plants are central to Navajo agricultural and ceremonial life, symbolizing nourishment, balance, and the gifts of the earth. Father Sky is shown with the sun, moon, and starry night sky, representing the celestial forces that