I am working on my new line of jewelry for 2012.  I am working on contemporary looking jewelry pieces that have their origins in the rich legacy of Navajo silver.  My last piece of jewelry for 2011 is the Corn Dancer (on left hand side of this post).  Her name is Mary.  Mary is still available for purchase. 

My new line of jewelry is modern, simple and very wearable.  Please stay tuned for my new line of jewelry. 

I am also recycling my previous handmade jewelry. I am removing these pieces from my site as I am recycling them.   

Please contact me if you have any questions.  Thank you for keeping up with my posts.

Morris

I have some bad news for those of you who are interested in taking my traditional Navajo weaving class. I am afraid I do not have the minimum number of students interested in both of my weaving classes I am offering. I will once again cancel my weaving classes for 2012.

I appreciate everyone who sent me an email requesting information. Keep in mind I am offering an experience like no other weaving instructor. Please keep me in mind for your future traditional Navajo weaving classes. Thank you.

Morris

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. Price: $200 plus $7 shipping in U.S.

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: $32 plus $6 shipping in U.S.
	Purpleheart Weaving Comb#2   Natural purpleheart wool with matte finish. L=8.25″  W=2″ Price: $32 plus $6 shipping in U.S.
	Purpleheart Weaving Comb#3     Natural purpleheart wool with matte finish. L=8.75″ W=2″ Price: $32 plus $6 shipping in U.S.
	Purpleheart Weaving Comb#4    Natural purpleheart wool with matte finish. L=8.25″ W=2″ Price: $32 plus $6 shipping in U.S.

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!

Morris

	Navajo Weaving Comb Pin #1     Handmade Navajo weaving comb pin. Price: $ 12 plus $4 shipping in U.S.
	Navajo Weaving Comb Pin #2    Handmade Navajo weaving comb pin. Price: $12 plus $4 shipping in U.S.
	Navajo Weaving Comb Pin #3 Handmade Navajo weaving comb pin. Price: $ 12 plus $4 shipping in U.S.

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!

Morris

I shop and search for authentic unique Navajo handmade weaving combs.  Afterall, if it’s not authenticly Navajo handmade, then why bother?  Navajo weaving involves more than sitting at a traditional vertical Navajo loom.  People forget it takes time to herd sheep, shear sheep in the spring, the lambing season in the spring, and moving the flocks from spring sheepcamp to winter sheepcamp & vice versa.  Then there’s the washing, carding, handspinning and hand-dyeing of the wool. Making weaving tools is another aspect of the laborious process.  

Time constraints and the modern economy has given some people license to take shortcuts or buy Navajo weaving supplies & tools from non-Navajos.  As a weaver, jeweler and collector, I prefer to buy handmade Navajo weaving supplies and jewelry.  I hope you will support buying handmade Navajo weaving supplies and weaving tools.  I support Navajo artisans and I hope you consider doing the same.

Here’s my latest find for truly unique Navajo weaving combs.  You will not find this type of handmade Navajo weaving comb anywhere else!  Please contact me if you have any questions.  Thank you for your interest in my work and my updates!

Morris 

Navajo Handmade Oak Weaving Comb with Heart    This Navajo weaving comb is handmade from oak.  The pointed tip of this comb has a handcarved heart at the tip.  I have Purpleheart wood Navajo weaving combs available on this site, but this one is the first I’ve seen in oak with a heart near the pointed tip. It is finished with a clear laquer/varnish.  L=8.5″, W=1.75″. Price: $32 plus $8 shipping in the U.S.

I’ve been interested in pawn jewelry and Fred Harvey pieces for quite some time now. I love the designs, stones, and overall layout of these vintage, timeless pieces.  Naturally, I have been doing my interpretations of these old pieces.  I first started with the Fred Harvey thunderbird pawn style bracelets (I have 2 available for sale), a simpler handstamped style and here’s my latest one.

This latest piece I started over a year ago and re-discovered it on my workbench over the weekend.  I was finally ready to finish it.  I set it with a piece of gorgeous natural medium grade Kingman turquoise.  The turquoise piece still has features and characteristics that show it’s former rough rock form.  Now it’s shaped and polished to be admired by a new owner. 

I hope you consider purchasing this one-of-kind treasure.  Please contact me if you have any questions.  Thank you and enjoy!

Morris

	Fred Harvey Interpretation Bracelet Front view of bracelet.  Natural Kingman turquoise and sterling silver. This bracelet is slightly adjustable.  It is one size gage lighter than what I normally use for bracelet cuffs.  It’s a nice weight and not too heavy.  Widest part=1″ (center) and width at end of cuff bracelet=0.5″ Length=5.5″ inside circumference with a 1.125″ gap.  Price: $200 plus $8 shipping in U.S.
	Full view of bracelet.
	Side1: Handstamping on left side.
	Side 2: Handstamping on right side.

I am working producing more traditional Navajo chains and two spondylus oyster shell heart pendants.  I am often inspired by stones or shell shapes I find when I go shopping for pieces that are eye-catching.  Here are two such pieces.  I often work with concepts or a series, but I am currently working on pieces that interest me at this time.  I will return to my series of vintage of Navajo style earrings soon.

Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you. Enjoy!

Morris

	Traditional Navajo Chain #2    Vintage style traditional Navajo chain. I used the same type of wire to make this chain that was used 40 years ago.  Oxdized and brush-finshed for the vintage look. Chain lenght is 17″. Price: $255 plus $8 shipping in U.S.
	Orange Spiny Oyster Shell Heart Pendant   Orange spiny oyster shell set in a vintage setting with the decorative drops, oxdized and brush finish. Chain lengh  is 24″. I can adjust the chain to a shorter length than 24″. Price: $200 plus $8 shipping in U.S.
	Red Spiny Oyster Shell Heart Pendant     Red spiny oyster shell set in a vintage setting with the decorative drops, oxdized and brush finish.  The finish on the chain was also oxdized and hand-finished to match the pendant. Chain lengh  is 17″. Price: $300 plus $8 shipping in U.S.

I am still exploring the genre of classic, vintage style of Navajo earrings.  Here are some pieces that are similar in style, but have different stones.  These earrings are inspired by the book titled, Navajo & Pueblo Earrings.  My jewelry is inspired by the vintage style of being “aged”–oxidized and brushed finished.  The following earrings are well constructed and I added little details to make these earrings unique handmade treasures!

I hope you consider purchasing the following pieces.  Please contact me if you have questions or comments.  I do all my online transactions via PayPal.  Thank you and enjoy!

Morris

	Classic Earrings #1  Natural Pilot Mountain turquoise & red spiny oyster set in sterling silver. Handmade earring hooks. Price: $200 plus $8 shipping & insurance in US.
	Classic Earrings #3   Fossilized dinosaur bone set in sterling silver with natural red coral dangles. Handmade earring hooks. Price: $250 plus $8 shipping & insurance in US.
	Classic Earrings #4  High grade natural Kingman turquoise set in sterling silver. Handmade earring hooks. Price: $250 plus $8 shipping & insurance in US.
	Classic Earrings #5  Natural Nevada Boulder turquoise set in sterling silver. Handmade earring hooks. Price: $200 plus $8 shipping & insurance in US.