Released on: March 19, 2008, 9:12 am

Press Release Author: Rosemary McKittrick

Industry: Internet & Online

Press Release Summary: LiveAuctionTalk.com founder Rosemary McKittrick covers art,
antique and collectible sales weekly in her column.

Press Release Body: Santa Fe, March 19, 2008--Seated on a sheepskin outside her
Hogan the Navajo weaver sings and prays as she weaves her blanket in front of an
upright loom. A baby strapped to a cradleboard rests nearby.

When she started out her patterns were simple. Over time they grew dramatic as
though inspired by unseen hands.

Some young Native weavers today are asked to go outside amid the early morning dew
and search for a spider's web. As the first light of day glistens through the
strands they're told to place their right hand on the webbing. If they can do so
without harming the web, the belief is the gift of weaving will flow into their
spirit forever.

Originally the Navajos made their own dyes from roots and plants. Some of the
brilliant red color seen in older weavings actually came from Manchester, England
through trades.

The women spent hours unraveling threads in the red cloth to use in their own
designs. The tightly woven and boldly patterned weavings have earned worldwide
attention.

On Nov. 23 & 24 Garth Auctions, Delaware, Ohio, featured a selection of Navajo
weavings in its auction. A Transitional Eyedazzler with an overall diamond design;
two figures and also crosses at the center sold for $6,038.

A Yei Be Che Weaving with two pairs of blanket dancers surrounded by a sawtooth
border brought $4,600.

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