Kachina Face, artist unknown. This plaque is very finely and evenly woven. Crow Mother Kachina representation on front and back. Hopi basket weaving is rapidly become a lost art. Here is a small example, produced by an outstanding weaver, Della Takala.
All dimensions are approximate.
The Artistry Of Mary Black And Her Family. Mary Holiday Black, matriarch of the Black family, began the concept of Navajo pictorial basket weaving some 10 years ago. The design ideas of this family have revolutionized and revitalized a dying Navajo tradition, and moved the weaving practice from utility and wedding baskets to a true art form. We are enthused to be able to offer you some of these examples. This resurgence of basket weaving has been significantly helped by the encouragement of the Simpson family, a family of Indian traders in Southeastern Utah.