{"title":"Master Navajo Weaver Helene Nez","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"churro-679-arrow-people-navajo-sandpainting-weaving","title":"Navajo Sandpainting Weaving - Arrow People : Helene Nez : Churro 679 : AC 19 : 52\" x 73\" (4'5\" x 6'1\")","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e1ST PLACE \u0026amp; BEST OF CATEGORY \"SANDPAINTING WEAVINGS\" AND \"BEST OF ALL WEAVINGS 2006 GALLUP ALL INDIAN INTER-TRIBAL CEREMONIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNavajo Arrow People Sandpainting Weaving from the Shooting Way Chant Woven by Master Weaver Helene Nez  : This weaving was 2 years on the loom and is exceptionally well woven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e80 wefts per inch and made of all natural dyes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSandpainting drawings are done with colored sand and laid out on the floor of a Hogan by the Navajo Medicine Men when performing a healing ceremony, after which he would collect the sands together and distribute them in the 4 sacred directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vT2lrEcHScA?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVery few weavers would depict the Sandpaintings in a permanent weaving format, and only after a special ceremony giving them permission to do so.  Helene is one of the few weavers living today that has the talent to weave this kind of detail into a Navajo weaving. This weaving is extremely fine and tightly woven.  As Helene weaves she gives her yarns an extra twist before working them into the design.  This is her signature technique that gives her weavings a patina and tightness that no one else can attain in a new weaving!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis weaving is featured in our \"Master Weavings of the Navajo Churro Collection\" Exhibit at Nizhoni Ranch Gallery, March 2019 and the \"Master Weavings of the Navajo Churro Collection\" catalog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis beauty was featured in our Woven Holy People exhibit.  You can enjoy the exhibit guide \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Woven Holy People exhibit guide - a new window will open.\" href=\"http:\/\/nrg.gallery\/WovenHolyPeople\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.  And is part of our exclusive Churro Collection of weavings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 381px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 115px; text-align: left;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 252px; text-align: left;\"\u003eYei \/ Yei Be Chei\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 115px;\"\u003eWeaver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 252px;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Meet Helene Nez - gifted master weaver\" href=\"https:\/\/navajorug-com.myshopify.com\/pages\/master-weaver-helene-s-nez\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelene Nez - Meet the Weaver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 115px;\"\u003eDate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 252px;\"\u003e2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 115px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 252px;\"\u003e52\" x 73\" (4'5\" x 6'1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 115px;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 252px;\"\u003eChurro 679\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 115px;\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 252px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1ST PLACE \u0026amp; BEST OF CATEGORY \"SANDPAINTING WEAVINGS\" AND \"BEST OF ALL WEAVINGS 2006 GALLUP ALL INDIAN INTER-TRIBAL CEREMONIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 367px; text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.navajorug.com\/blogs\/articles\/navajo-sandpainting-weaving\" title=\"learn more about sandpaintings\"\u003eLearn more about Sandpaintings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact us for more information at \u003cstrong\u003enizhoniranch@gmail.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor 520-455-5020 -- We will be glad to help you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNizhoni Ranch Gallery donates a portion of each sale to the \u003ca title=\"Forever Navajo Foundation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.navajorug.com\/pages\/forever-navajo\"\u003eForever Navajo Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e.  Forever Navajo's primary purpose is to preserve the fine art of Navajo weaving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churro Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23470271491,"sku":"O\/C Andrew Crosby 60\/40 split","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1207\/9128\/products\/Churro_679.jpg?v=1580445743"},{"product_id":"teec-nos-pos-navajo-rug-helene-nez-churro-499-53-x-108-45-x-9","title":"Teec Nos Pos Navajo Rug: Helene Nez : Churro 499 : 53\" x 108\" (4'5\" x 9')","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaster weaver Helene Nez crafted this stunning Teec Nos Pos design over 13 months, showcasing the precision and artistry that have earned her numerous accolades throughout her career. Hand-dyed Navajo Churro wool brings warmth and authenticity to every thread, while the intricate geometric patterns reflect her meticulous attention to detail. Woven in 2002-2003, this exceptional piece comes directly from a private collection and has never been publicly offered before. At 53\" x 108\", it's a substantial work of textile art that demonstrates why Helene remains one of the most respected names in Navajo weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"299\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"58\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"241\"\u003eTeec Nos Pos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWeaver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Learn about Helene Nez, an incredible Master Weaver - a new window will open\" href=\"https:\/\/navajorug-com.myshopify.com\/pages\/master-weaver-helene-s-nez\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelene Nez - Meet the Weaver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCirca\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e53\" x 108\" (4'5\" x 9')\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChurro 499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/navajorug-com.myshopify.com\/pages\/teec-nos-pos-rugs\"\u003eLearn more about the Teec Nos Pos style of weaving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/navajorug-com.myshopify.com\/pages\/churro-collection-info\"\u003eLearn about the Navajo Churro Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact us for more information at \u003cstrong\u003enizhoniranch@gmail.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor 520-455-5020 -- We will be glad to help you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNizhoni Ranch Gallery donates a portion of each sale to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.navajorug.com\/pages\/forever-navajo\" title=\"Forever Navajo Foundation\"\u003eForever Navajo Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e.  Forever Navajo's primary purpose is to preserve the fine art of Navajo weaving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churro Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44732228141278,"sku":null,"price":36000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1207\/9128\/files\/Churro-499-Helene-Nez-navajo-rug-teec-nos-pos.jpg?v=1706293578"},{"product_id":"teec-nos-pos-navajo-rug-helene-nez-churro-195-45-x-84-39-x-7","title":"Teec Nos Pos Navajo Rug: Helene Nez : Churro 195 : 45\" x 84\" (3'9\" x 7')","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelene Nez poured nine months of meticulous craftsmanship into this stunning Teec Nos Pos weaving, and every stitch reflects her dedication to perfection. An award-winning weaver with an exceptional eye for detail, Helene created this masterpiece using hand-dyed Navajo Churro wool that brings warmth and authenticity to every inch. This early treasure from the exclusive Churro Collection was born over the course of 1998-1999 and has been carefully preserved in the Getzwiller private collection until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artistry is undeniable—so much so that this piece earned a spot in the \"Master Weavings of the Navajo Churro Collection\" Exhibit at Nizhoni Ranch Gallery and is featured on page 22 of the accompanying catalog. A rare opportunity to own a work by incredibly gifted artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou \u003cstrong\u003eMUST\u003c\/strong\u003e view the close up photos to see how Helene created an Ombre with her color changes.  Truly a master piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"299\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"58\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"241\"\u003eTeec Nos Pos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWeaver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Learn about Helene Nez, an incredible Master Weaver - a new window will open\" href=\"https:\/\/navajorug-com.myshopify.com\/pages\/master-weaver-helene-s-nez\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelene Nez - Meet the Weaver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCirca\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e45\" x 84\" (3'9\" x 7')\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChurro 195\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/navajorug-com.myshopify.com\/pages\/teec-nos-pos-rugs\"\u003eLearn more about the Teec Nos Pos style of weaving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/navajorug-com.myshopify.com\/pages\/churro-collection-info\"\u003eLearn about the Navajo Churro Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact us for more information at \u003cstrong\u003enizhoniranch@gmail.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor 520-455-5020 -- We will be glad to help you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNizhoni Ranch Gallery donates a portion of each sale to the \u003ca title=\"Forever Navajo Foundation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.navajorug.com\/pages\/forever-navajo\"\u003eForever Navajo Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e.  Forever Navajo's primary purpose is to preserve the fine art of Navajo weaving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churro Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44732542714078,"sku":"","price":36000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1207\/9128\/files\/Churro-195-helene-nez-Teec-nos-pos-navajo-rug.jpg?v=1706301453"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.navajorug.com\/collections\/helene-nez\/filter-by-size_medium.oembed","provider":"Nizhoni Ranch Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}