Nizhoni Ranch News
Video: Kathy Marianito Navajo Weaver
Kathy Marianito shares the meaning and thought that went into her latest Navajo blanket. Enjoy. Steve and Kathy Marianito with her Chief Blanket Churro 1506
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Salt River Canyon
The Salt River Canyon Gail snapped this shot of the Salt River Canyon as she and Steve drove home from the Navajo Nation. An unusual sight, as they have not seen clouds inside the canyon before. The light was changing fast!
A few more snapshots from the Navajo Reservation Trip below. The last trip for 2016! As you can see in the last photo - It was Windy!!
Cecelia Nez posing for a portrait. One of the best living Teec Nos Pos Weavers!! And in general a beautiful person we are privileged to know.
Malinda Nez posing for a portrait. Sheep Herder and Expert Teec Nos Pos Weaver!! We were joking around and snapped this shot of her in front of her loom.
Steve and Kathy Marianito wrestle with a 3rd Phase Chief Blanket, the wind is quite blustery!
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Pictorials at the Gallery
At Nizhoni Ranch Gallery. We currently have the Painting with Wool show hanging. It has opened to rave reviews. Visitors are amazed at the pictorials we are currently highlighting. Imagine painting a scene about Navajo life on the reservation, but using fiber instead of oils or watercolors to create the picture. That’s what pictorials in Navajo weaving are, and while times and markets are always changing these weavings continue to see a steady growth in popularity. That’s just one of the many reasons Nizhoni Ranch Gallery in Sonoita, Arizona is featuring a new show this fall focusing on this particular style.
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Currently At The Gallery
Saturday's Exhibit Opening Painting With Wool was a great success! Thank You All for Coming!!! We have many items in the show that are for sale but have not been posted on the website yet but are coming soon. Just give us a call 520-455-5020 or email steve@navajorug.com for a tour. Featured below is a Yei be Chei Pictorial woven by Marie Shirley, circa 1985, with beautiful vegetal dyes. Also on the hearth is 3 large Zia Pueblo Pots by Ruby Panana all available for sale!
Antique Tree of Life opposite Cara Gorman's 4 in 1 pictorial
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Talk at Wickenburg Museum Today November 8th
Steve will be giving a talk today, 12 -5pm, Tuesday November 8th 2016, at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg Arizona. Part of the "RIDE THROUGH HISTORY" SADDLES THAT SHAPED THE WEST EXHIBIT
Steve & Gail loaned Navajo Saddle Blankets to the exhibit to help show off the wonderful Saddles on display all hand crafted by Carson Thomas of Wickenburg Arizona.
Above is a sneak preview of just a few of the many saddles and saddle blankets in the exhibit. The saddles are all replicas of the original saddles that Shaped American History - made to scale! Incredible!! And the blankets are all original historic Navajo Saddle Blankets.
Steve talking with some Museum Patrons at the Exhibit Opening. The Saddles, Navajo Saddle Blankets, and Fine Art displayed together give you a real feel for how the west was shaped!
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Navajo Pictorials Showing Continues
“Painting with Wool – Navajo Pictorial Weavings” Exhibition and Sale.
CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF THE NAVAJO ARTIST LOOM
Elsie Bia demonstrates her Navajo Weaving expertise while onlookers take it in. Elsie's Granddaughter Natalie helps at the opening.
Steve begins his talk on the open porch before entering the Gallery.
What's not to Love!!! Indeed! Thank you Natalie for coming to the opening!
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Opening Nov. 5th Painting with Wool Exhibit reserve your spot
"Painting with Wool - Navajo Pictorial Weavings" Exhibition and Sale.
Open House November 5th! Please reserve your space! A personal viewing is the only way to appreciate the detail, skill, and spirit that go into executing these exquisite weavings. This will be a show to remember.
Just one of the many wild images awaiting for your visit.
It would not be a hard to imagine these Yei figures come alive and walk right out of the weaving! Such Detail!! stars, constellations, the moon, rainbow bars, fox skin, & more...
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A sneak peak at one corner of the gallery we just rehung.
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And some details.
Bows and Arrows and Emergence Figures woven from beautifully hand carded & hand dyed native wool, have a story to tell.
Ravens of the 32nd Level - Do you know their story?
The Show will run from November 4th 2016 to January 4th 2017 We hope to see you there.
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Fun at Nizhoni Ranch
We had a fun day today with the Docents from the Tuscon Museum of Art. Steve gave a talk about where and how Navajo Weaving got it's start - and then the weavings and questions flew! 40 very attentive seekers of art were thoroughly entertained by Steve with the assistance of Robin and sometimes Gail would add a little tidbit to the information. I think we can say fun was had by all. The beauty of the gallery and the beautiful day where the vistas of the Sonoita Valley with it's rolling hills infused the day with beauty - all the way around. Everyone had to agree that Nizhoni was a very appropriate name for the gallery. Many were very surprised and pleased they made the journey. One of the docents said, "I have never been to Sonoita before and would have never guessed something like this would be here! Simply amazing!"
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PAINTING WITH WOOL - Upcoming Exhibition & Sale
PAINTING WITH WOOL - Exhibition & Sale of Navajo Pictorial Weavings
Article Featured in "NATIVE AMERICAN ART" Issue 5 - October-November 2016
Native American Art Magazine Article By clicking the link above or the cover below, you can see the article in a very clear PDF... “Courtesy of Native American Art magazine.”
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Trip to the Navajo Reservation
We stopped at Kathy Marianito's to pick up some of the weavings. This one is Julia Upshaw's Mokie Serape. Julia's weaving is sure a pretty one, you should check it out Churro 1498
Steve taking the opportunity to relax before checking in the weavings! Gallup Inter-Triabal Ceremonial 2016
Steve stopped by to visit with Cara Gorman. No weavings to pose with this trip as we had entered all of them at Gallup Inter- Tribal Ceremonial.
A fitting end to our trip. We spotted some Future Weavings as we left Canyon de Chelly.
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And the Winners are.....
AUGUST IN SANTE FE The All Indian Inter-Tribal Ceremonial judging is complete and now Santa Fe! Call to schedule a private viewing.
*To schedule your appointment or purchase over the phone call: 520-455-5020 or call Steve directly 520-241-5581
All Navajo Rugs entered are competing against hundreds of entries, so it is a distinguished honor to win a ribbon at this Historic Judging Competition!***1ST PLACE*** ***BEST OF CATEGORY*** ***BEST OF WEAVINGS*** is Churro 1492***
WOVEN BY GLORIA BITSUI : JB MOORE STYLE : 47" X 65"
***SOLD***
A Wonderful accomplishment for Gloria!
(BEST OF WEAVINGS INCLUDES ALL ENTRIES OF THE WOVEN GENRE- TEXTILES, BASKETS, ETC.)
(Category - Best of Regional Style - Navajo Weaving Historic Design Specifically - JB Moore Crystal)***SOLD***
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***BEST OF CATEGORY - CHURRO WEAVINGS***
Churro 1465 : Teec Nos Pos woven by Harriet Whitney: 4’x 6′ ***SOLD*** 1ST PLACE - BEST OF CATEGORY - TEEC NOS POS
Churro 1468 Elsie Bia: Germantown Style - Alpaca Wool : 49″ x 70″
__________________________________________________________________________1ST PLACE - BEST OF CATEGORY CATEGORY INNOVATIONS (design and material)SOLD
Churro 1475 : Cornstalk Yei : Pictorial : Selena Yazzie : 72″ x 47″ 1ST PLACE - BEST OF CATEGORY - PICTORIALS-SOLD
Churro 1494 : 1st Phase Chief : Jalucie Marianito : Size 70" x 54" 1ST PLACE - BEST OF CATEGORY - NATURAL DYED CHIEFS BLANKETS
Churro 1466 : Navajo Two Grey Hills/Storm Pattern : Cara Gorman : 4′ x 8′ 1ST PLACE - BEST OF CATEGORY - NATURAL TWO GREY HILLS-SOLD
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***SPECIAL AWARD***
Churro 1470 : Cecelia Nez : Innovative Design : 35″ x 75″ 2ND PLACE & JOE BEN WHEAT AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN! 'One of the most prestigious awards given for Navajo Weaving!'
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***1ST PLACE RIBBONS - CHURRO WEAVINGS***
Churro 1485 : Yei Hero Twins : Elsie Bia : 49" x 72" 1ST PLACE
***SOLD***
Churro 1477 : Helen Bia : Klagatoh / Innovative Design : 40" x 62" 1ST PLACE ***SOLD***
Churro 1480 : Malinda Nez : Teec Nos Pos : 48" x 72" 1ST PLACE ***SOLD***
Churro 1458 : Elsie Bia : Ganado : 50" x 74" 1ST PLACE ***SOLD***
Churro 1497 : Chief Blanket : Lucie Marianito – All Natural dyes!!! 1ST PLACE
Churro 906 : Teec Nos Pos : Woven by Anita Bekay : 47″ x 74″ 1ST PLACE
Churro 1495 : Navajo Double Saddle Blanket : 32×59 1ST PLACE ***SOLD***
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***2ND PLACE AWARDS***
Churro 1462 : Bistie : Elsie Bia : 51″ x 69″ 2ND PLACE
Churro 1479 : Cecelia Nez : Teec Nos Pos : 2' x 3' 2ND PLACE
Churro 1487 : Geraldine Phillips : Klagetoh : Large Navajo Rug : 7' x 10' 2ND PLACE
Churro 1491: Lucy Begay : Innovative Design : Size 46 x 70 2ND PLACE
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***HOLD***
Churro 1493 : Kathy Marianito : 1st Phase Chief Blanket : 70" x 53" 2ND PLACE
Churro 1410: 1st Phase Navajo Chief Blanket Ute Style, earliest of the Chief Blanket Styles : Kathy Marianito : 54″x 73″ 2nd PLACE
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CONTEMPORARY NAVAJO WEAVING WINNERS !!
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3258 : Moki Style – Very Finely Woven by Elvie VanWinkle 1ST PLACE *HOLD*
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1934: Anna Clyde : Pine Springs : 32x34 : $1,500 : Natural Dyes 2ND PLACE
1994 : Chinle/ Twill Weaving : Marilyn Scott 2ND PLACE
3189 : Two Grey Hills : Mark Nathaniel : 28x27 : $2,600 2ND PLACE
3219 : Christine Chischilly : Yei : Lukachukai Area : 53″ x 30″ $2,700 2ND PLACE
3255: Tree of Life Pictorial : Wenora Joe : 3′8″ x 2’6″ : $2,400 2ND PLACE ***SOLD***
3257: Diamond Twill Weave – Double Saddle Blanket : Lucy Nez : 30 x 57 : $1,200 2ND PLACE
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2 Last Entries for Ceremonial
Steve and Robin went to the reservation and then Gallup to enter the weavings in the Ceremonial last week-end. Mission Accomplished! On the way there, they picked up the last two weavings which are spectacular. Lucie Marianito and Elsie Van Winkle..
These are the only photos I have to share with you right now - but they are stunning! Hope to hear from you in Santa Fe and show off these incredible pieces of art!
NEXT ENTRY HERE SHOULD BE TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS!
Happy Trails! Gail and Steve and Robin
Click here to see all of the Gallup Inter-Tribal Entries.....
Lucie Marianito : Chief Blanket
Churro 1497 : Chief Blanket woven by Lucie Marianito - All Natural dyes!!!
Moki Style Navajo Weaving by Elvie VanWinkle
3258 : Moki Style – Very Finely Woven by Elvie VanWinkle - SOLD
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