2012_143_1.jpg
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2012_143_1.jpg
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Dates: 2012
Description: This rug was commissioned from Anita Hathale specifically for the 2012 Navajo weaving exhibition. It depicts the Twin War Gods(comma) Naayéé' Neizghání (Monster Slayer) and TóBajishchíní (Born-for-Water). In their legendary search for their father the Sun(comma) the twins faced many trials(comma) one of which involved climbing over a huge sand dune. The colors in this rug-black(comma) white(comma) yellow and blue are associated with the four cardinal directions as well as specific Navajo songs(comma) stories and philosophies.
Description: This rug was commissioned from Anita Hathale specifically for the 2012 Navajo weaving exhibition. It depicts the Twin War Gods(comma) Naayéé' Neizghání (Monster Slayer) and TóBajishchíní (Born-for-Water). In their legendary search for their father the Sun(comma) the twins faced many trials(comma) one of which involved climbing over a huge sand dune. The colors in this rug-black(comma) white(comma) yellow and blue are associated with the four cardinal directions as well as specific Navajo songs(comma) stories and philosophies.
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“2012_143_1.jpg,” accessed April 24, 2024, https://libomeka.unm.edu/items/show/396.
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