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Navajo Baskets

The Navajo Indians are famous for weaving museum caliber baskets of such high quality and so tight that they can often hold water. As is true with other Navajo art forms, Navajo basket artisans are masters of their trade. Their skills have been handed down for generations.

Today, many Navajo still actively weave fine baskets. The daily life of the Navajo people are often represented in their baskets. To a Navajo Indian basket weaver, every aspect of a new creation, including color and design, will convey some meaning about their world. This is because baskets are not just utilitarian to the Navajo, they are very much ceremonial too. Navajo baskets are used in over fifty different sacred rites and ceremonies, the most famous being the NAVAJO WEDDING BASKET. During a Navajo marriage, new baskets are required to serve traditional corn meal mush to the wedding couple and guests. Depending on the length of the ceremony, up to seven different baskets may also be needed.

It is commonly believed that a Navajo basket in your home is a blessing. Perhaps that is why Navajo style baskets are extremely popular for southwestern and western decorating. A large Wedding Basket or Olla Basket can often be the perfect piece of southwestern decor for any home. A genuine antique Navajo Basket could also be the perfect addition to any Native American art or artifact collection.

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Important Note: The following are auction listings, over which this site has no control with respect to their authenticity as genuine Navajo made Baskets. Some may be Navajo "style", which is fine, if that is what you are looking to purchase. Please read the listings carefully then make your own decisions, and buy from reputable sellers with high feedback ratings.

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