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 thought I’d share with all my visitors and customers how metal prices on the stock market affects all who are involved in making jewelry. As I travel to do shows or make presentations, I sometimes see visitors or audience members shocked that Native jewelers have to purchase silver, gold, platinum and other precious metal at stock market prices! Native jewelers are not exempt from paying market prices for their metals nor their stones they set in their jewelry. I wanted to share this piece of news with all of you who visit my website. As a small scale business, I am vulnerable to the changes in metal prices. This is the reason I have a disclaimer statement that my prices are subject to change without notice. I hope you find this informative.
One of my goals as an artist is to educate. Thanks for visiting my website.
Here are two new pieces that are thematically connected some of my latest jewelry. I feel a strong connection to the variations of the dragonfly crosses both spiritually and artistically.
I believe my jewelry will find their owners. Please contact me if you have any questions or interested in purchasing. Enjoy!
Dragonfly cross earrings with handmade earring hooks. Handstamped sterling silver.
Price $125 a pair + $5 shipping in the U.S.
Dragonfly cross pendant on a 20″ silver chain. Handstamped sterling silver cross.
I wanted to give my visitors an update on where to find my jewelry and weaving available for sale. For serious Navajo weaving collectors, I take personal appointments to show my weavings not shown online. All of my weavings are museum quality and definitely one-of-a kind.
I believe there are a few my jewelry pieces still available at Shiprock Trading. I currently have my recent jewelry available at the Case Trading Post at the Wheelwright Museum. Please check with Robb Lucas, the Case Trading Post Manager, for current availability.
I also make presentations and have my weaving and jewelry for sale at Jennie Slick and Mary Walker’s Weaving Boot Camp class while they are teaching in Window Rock, AZ. Please visit Mary Walker’s website, Weaving In Beauty, at www.weavinginbeauty.com for dates for her beginning, intermediate, and advanced Weaving Boot Camp classes.
So you’ve twisted my arm. The last location to find my jewelry and weaving for sale is this website. Take a look in my jewelry and weaving galleries. I like and prefer to sell my weavings directly to the collector. I want to ensure my weavings are going to a good home. If you have any questions, please let me know.
I will posting regular weekly updates. I want to share with you my artistic journey and hope you will join me in this journey. Please look for first weekly update this week. Thanks!
This piece is made with varying size of handmade beads with variations of handstamped Dragonfly crosses.
Recently, I’ve been working on variations of the Dragonfly Cross. It’s been a recurring design in my pieces of traditional jewelry. Just as this necklace has several interpretations of the design, there are many ways to view the dragonfly cross and its development. Allison Bird’s book, Heart of the Dragonfly: Historical Development of the Cross Necklaces of the Pueblo and Navajo Peoples examines both the prehistoric southwest symbol of the dragonfly and then the influence of the Catholic church. I refer people to read this book so they can make up their own minds about the origin of this cross what they believe the cross to mean. Please contact me if you’re interested in purchasing this piece.
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.
