Welcome to my web site. I am Morris Muskett, a Diné (Navajo) silversmith, weaver and engineer. My art work is produced in a small workshop in Church Rock, New Mexico, which is on the Navajo Reservation. I produce each of my pieces one at a time by hand. I don't employ any other people in the creation of my work and none of my designs is ever mass produced. You can purchase my work with the knowledge that you will own an individual work by a tribally enrolled Diné artist.
In keeping with the Diné tradition of treading lightly on the earth, I use only reclaimed and recycled metals to produce my jewelry.
I'm able to show only some of my work online, so if you don't see exactly what you want, please contact me to see if I have what you are looking for or if I can make it for you.
I am offering a glimpse of my new pieces. I have not made any new pieces since August 2011. The collection of pieces below is a combination of last year’s remaining projects and some new projects.
I hope you consider purchasing some of my new handmade treasures. I am giving my pieces a high polish in contrast to my brushed, antique look. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you and enjoy!
Square wire bracelet set with a sparkley druzy stone & 14kt gold accent drops. Inside circumference 5.5 inches. Slightly adjustable
Price: $125 plus $6 shipping U.S.
Druzy Bracelet #2
Square wire bracelet set with a sparkley druzy stone & 14kt gold accent drops. Inside circumference 5.5 inches. Slightly adjustable
Price: $125 plus $6 shipping U.S.
Apothecary Pendant #1
Hand-built hallow pendant to keep your talisman or precious keepsake. It’s tiny, but I drilled holes to secure your talisman/keepsake. Sterling with a 14kt gold drop accent next to the natural Pilot Mountain Turquoise.
Price: $130 plus $6 shipping U.S.
Apothecary Pendant #2
Hand-built hallow pendant to keep your talisman or precious keepsake. It’s tiny, but I drilled holes to secure your talisman/keepsake. Sterling silver. Natural high grade Kingman Turquoise.
Price: $130 plus $6 shipping U.S.
DruzyPendant
Rectangular pendant set with a piece of glittery, sparkley druzy stone. Sterling silver
The summer is coming to a close. It’s almost time for harvesting crops for the upcoming winter. Navajo and Pueblo farmers will soon begin harvesting their crops in their fields across the reservations. It will soon be time to honor our Corn Mother and enjoy the bountiful harvest of Indian corn (not sweet corn) prepared in a variety of ways.
I created 3 female Corn Dancer pendants set with natural turquoise stones. Each of these abstract figures is a woman wearing a traditional Pueblo woman’s headress called a tabilta (the stepped silver part of the figure). I hope you consider purchasing one of my handmade pieces to add to your jewelry collection.
Please contact me if you have any questions or comments. Thank you and enjoy!
Morris
Corn Dancer #1 Pendant
Hand-fabricated sterling silver pendant set with natural Pilot Mountain turquoise (face) and natural Morenci turquoise (body). This pendant comes with a 16″ 4-strand hand-braided leather cord.
I present 4 new purpleheart wood weaving combs. These combs are handmade one-by-one and NOT mass produced by a Navajo toolmaker. These weaving combs are today’s unique, one-of-a-kind Navajo weaving combs and tomorrow’s Navajo weaving comb heirlooms. I hope you consider purchasing your heirloom Navajo weaving comb today.
I ordered these weaving combs 2 months ago and they are finished for your purchase and use in Navajo-style weaving. I support Navajo weavers and Navajo toolmakers. I hope you do also.
Please contact me if you have questions. Thank you and enjoy!
Purpleheart Weaving Comb#1
Natural purpleheart wool with matte finish. L=8.25″ W=2″
Price: $30 plus $6 shipping in U.S.
Purpleheart Weaving Comb#2
Natural purpleheart wool with matte finish. L=8.25″ W=2″
Price: $30 plus $6 shipping in U.S.
Purpleheart Weaving Comb#3
Natural purpleheart wool with matte finish. L=8.75″ W=2″
Price: $30 plus $6 shipping in U.S.
Purpleheart Weaving Comb#4
Natural purpleheart wool with matte finish. L=8.25″ W=2″
Here are my latest find from the last few weeks. I present to you Navajo handmade Navajo weaving comb pins. I’m not sure what wood they are made from. They are covered with a thin coat of clear varnish.
Please contact me if you have any questions. Enjoy!
I just sold the last of the original group of handmade Navajo Purpleheart weaving combs with the handcarved heart near the tip of the comb. I have similar combs, but they a little more narrow by 2 weaving teeth. These weaving combs are sure to become collectible vintage Navajo artifacts or a family heirloom. They are durable and just gorgeous!
I want to encourage all weavers in the Navajo way to buy handmade Navajo weaving tools. This supports the Navajo weaving industry on the Navajo reservation. There are other non-Navajo imitations of Navajo weaving tools available for sale. If you’re not sure, please ask. We, Navajo weavers & toolmakers, appreciate your support in purchasing handmade Navajo weavings & weaving tools. Thank you for your consideration and support!
My latest projects include making replicas of the old style vintage Navajo & Pueblo earrings that are featured in a book titled Navajo and Pueblo Earrings. The pieces below are some of my favorite styles with the aged, oxidized, brushed appearance of these pieces. I admire old Navajo and Pueblo jewelry. I hope you consider purchasing a piece of history by purchasing one of my authentic handmade Navajo earrings. I use PayPal to conduct my sales transactions.
Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you! Enjoy!
Teardrop Silver Earrings
Natural Pilot Mountain turquoise set in these elegant, lovely earrings with handmade squash blossom dangles. Handmade earring hooks. Sterling silver.
Price: $400 plus $8 shipping in U.S.
Handstamped Earrings with Dangles
Sterling silver earrings with handstamping. Handmade earring hooks.
Price: $200 plus $8 shipping in U.S.
Medium Hoop Earrings
Handmade silver beads on hoops. Handmade earring hooks.
I’m entering a different phase in my work. I’m working on compositions with different color turquoises and shells. Here’s my latest. I hope you consider purchasing my handmade jewelry pieces. Enjoy!
Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you.
Morris
Rectangular Orange Spiny Oyster Shell Earrings
Sterling silver earrings with handmade 14 kt gold earring hooks.
Price: $350 plus $10 shipping in U.S.
Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Shell Link Bracelet
2 pieces of natural Pilot Mountain Turquoise, 1 purple spiny oyster shell and one red spiny oyster shell. Sterling silver. L=7.5″.
I have been weaving miniature rugs lately and exploring different colors, designs, and techniques. I am offering another miniature weaving and some weaving tools. Take a look and consider purchasing these items. These items are handmade and are gone when they’re sold.
I am also still offering Navajo weaving classes and Native art shopping tours. Please contact me if you have any questions about these offerings. Thank you. Enjoy!
Morris
Navajo Weaving Tools Offering #1
These toosl are authentic Navajo handmade. The small weaving batten (top) is made from oak with a light varnish finish. The weaving finishing comb (bottom) is made from exotic Purpleheart wood.
Small weaving batten (top), L= 12″, W= 3/4 ”
Price: $16 plus $6 shipping in U.S.
Weaving finishing comb (bottom), L= 8″, W=7/8 ”
SOLD
Navajo Weaving Tools Offering #2
These weaving combs are authentic Navajo handmade weaving combs. Made of exotic Purpleheart wood. Natural matte finish with no laquer nor varnish.
Here are my latest offering of authentic Navajo made Navajo weaving tools. I am offering both new contemporary Navajo made weaving combs and two vintage Navajo weaving combs. All of these combs are one-of-kind and treasures for fiber artists to use and gain inspiration to weave. I hope you consider purchasing for your weaving tool collection. Enjoy!
Please contact me if you have any questions. Thanks.
Morris
Vintage Navajo Weaving Comb #1
This weaving comb has woven many blankets and rugs when it was first made and used by its owner.
This is an unsual vintage weaving comb. The wood is naturally colored with these black streaks. I thought it was a burnt comb, but it’s not charred nor does it smell. The comb is structurally intact except for the the outer broken comb teeth. “RUBY” is written in red marker on both sides of this comb. L=8″, W=1.75″.
Price: $135 plus $8 shipping in U.S.
Vintage Navajo Weaving Comb #2
This weaving comb has woven many blankets and rugs when it was first made and used by its owner.
Handmade Navajo weaving comb. Natural wood. L=11″, W=2.25″. The weaving comb teeth on this comb are just perfect! It’s quite charming and would a great addition to any weaving tool collection.
This is an authentic Navajo handmade weaving comb used in the finishing the last few inches of a Navajo style rug. Made from the an exotic hardwood called Purpleheart. Natural matte color. L=8″, W=1″.
Price: $28.00 plus $7 shipping in U.S.
Churro Ram Weaving Combs
I had these special handmade Navajo weaving combs made. They depict the infamous 4-horn Navajo Churro Ram. Made from oak wood. These are truly a collectors item! L=9.5″, W=2.25″. Quantity available: 2.
I guarantee my jewelry is made with high quality craftsmanship. Please contact me if you have any concerns or problems with the jewelry you purchase from me.
I will give a 100% refund 5 days after purchase for jewelry and textiles that are not damaged and not worn. All I ask is that you give me email notification that you're returning the item within the five day window.
All prices are subject to change without notice.
Special orders require a 50% deposit at time order is made. Absolutely no refunds on special orders.
No refunds on items that are purchased at a discount or on sale (i.e. less than retail).
Prices include shipping to the United States. International postage will be invoiced through Paypal prior to shipment.
I am offering a glimpse of my new pieces. I have not made any new pieces since August 2011. The collection of pieces below is a combination of last year’s remaining projects and some new projects.
