These two forces were well understood for their role in creation and their impact on the spiritual and material world
Elouise Shortey is photographed with her son Eron
1940s Santo Domingo (Kewa) necklace with two strands of hand-rolled white shell and natural American turquoise heishi beads
Hand Woven Blanket Revival Weaving with a Purple
The opposing end features prayer feathers
Hopi Whirling Clouds Plaque Necklace Length_22" These two forces were wellHand coiled Hopi yucca and beargrass basketry plaque, featuring natural dyes to create whirling cloud designs, symbolizing the vital forces of wind, rain, and storms essential for agriculture, embodying prayers for moisture, fertility, and the dynamic movement of weather that brings life to the arid Southwest. 6. 75 Diameter, . 5 Depth