Barbara Morgan
The individual handmade representations of historical dolls in fabric art have woven dresses, chief blankets, leather moccasins and sterling silver and turquoise jewelry.
DeezBaa' of the Tséníjíkiní clan carries her infant daughter Nidziz Baa' in a traditional cradleboard.
She wears silver buttons and silver belt. Her found soldier's button keeps her dress together.She weaves wedding baskets ued in many other ceremonies as well. Her medicine bag protects her family. She wears a simple turquoise and silver necklace. ($800.00)
DeezBaa' of the Tséníjíkiní clan carries her infant daughter Nidziz Baa' in a traditional cradleboard.
She wears silver buttons and silver belt. Her found soldier's button keeps her dress together.She weaves wedding baskets ued in many other ceremonies as well. Her medicine bag protects her family. She wears a simple turquoise and silver necklace. ($800.00)
Náájii Baa' of the Tó'áhei Dlíinii clan wears a silver belt and turquoise, coral and shell beads.
The Diné traded with many tribes across the continent. The simple stripes on her woven Biil dress are repeated in her Chief Blanket. Náájii Baa' wears her weaving implements in a quiver. ($800.00)
Náájii Baa' of the Tó'áhei Dlíinii clan wears a silver belt and turquoise, coral and shell beads.
The Diné traded with many tribes across the continent. The simple stripes on her woven Biil dress are repeated in her Chief Blanket. Náájii Baa' wears her weaving implements in a quiver. ($800.00)
The one with the gourd, Deezbaa' of Ma'ii Deeshgiizhnii clan adopted from Jemez around the time of the Pueblo Revolt.
She was a successful farmer and weaver. She wears a woven Biil dress, Chief Blanket, sterling silver necklace w/ naja, a silver bracelet and belt. Her woven sash under the silver belt is of pueblo design. Her full buckskin wrap boots are still in style today. Her weaving implements are carried in a quiver. ($800.00)
The one with the gourd, Deezbaa' of Ma'ii Deeshgiizhnii clan adopted from Jemez around the time of the Pueblo Revolt.
She was a successful farmer and weaver. She wears a woven Biil dress, Chief Blanket, sterling silver necklace w/ naja, a silver bracelet and belt. Her woven sash under the silver belt is of pueblo design. Her full buckskin wrap boots are still in style today. Her weaving implements are carried in a quiver. ($800.00)
Yání Baa' of the Tódich'íinii clan carries her infant son, Hashkéí yilth Nííyáh. She wears a uChief Blanket and a woven Biil dress.
She wears a woven sash belt, full buckskin boots, her medicine bag and an abalone shell signifying the West. Her weaving implements are carried in a quiver on her back. She wears sterling silver buttons and bracelet. ($750.00)
Ni'dzizbaa' of the Hashk'aan Hadzoi clan is wearing the traditional Biil and a first phase Chief Blanket. She wears a stamped sterling silver belt, silver bracelet, and simple turquoise & silver necklace. She also wears silver and turquoise earrings of the jaatloolth fashion. Her full moccasin boots are of the traditional white buckskin wrap and root dyed moccasin. Her hair is tied in the traditional Ȣ manner held with white yarn. An abalone bead is tied in the yarn for protection. Her face has chiih or red ochre for beauty and protection from sun burn. She is skilled in pottery and basket weaving. Her Biil and Chief Blanket are products of her skills.
Nin Dzizbaa' of the Naakei Dine'i clan is from the Spanish clan. She was adopted as an infant and raised in the culture. She perfects the craft of basket making and carries one here. Her Biil is decorated with American soldier buttons from a uniform. She wears a simple She wears a stamped sterling silver belt and silver bracelet, and second phase Chief Blanket. She wears a stamped sterling silver belt, silver bracelt, and her full moccasin boots are of traditional buckskin wrap and root dyed moccasin. Her hair is tied in the traditional Ȣ manner held with white yarn.
Deezbaa' of the Ma'ii deezgiizhnii clan adopted from the Jemez Pueblo. She helped make peace between the two tribes and later became a successful farmer. Her farm had many squash and melon plants. The beans were always used for trade and she fed many people. She was very kind and people were always willing to help her. Her biil was decorated with white shell. and a second phase Chief Blanket. She wears a stamped sterling silver belt, silver bracelet, and a simple sash. She wears turquoise and white shell necklace and also a white shell and turquoise jaatloolth earrings. Her full moccasin boots are of the traditional buckskin wrap and root dyed moccasin. Her hair is tied in the traditional Ȣ manner held with white yarn.
Bijiibaa' of the Nooda'i Dine'i clan was adopted from the Ute tribe as an infant. She learned crafts easily and perfected the art of weaving baskets. She became a good horsewoman and had large herds of sheep. She is wearing the traditional Biil and a second phase Chief Blanket. She wears a stamped sterling silver belt, silver bracelt, and a simple sash. She wears turquoise and white shell necklace and also a white shell and turquoise jaatloolth earrings. Her full moccasin boots are of the traditional buckskin wrap and root dyed moccasin. Her hair is tied in the traditional Ȣ manner held with white yarn.
Naadliilth Naazbaa of the Honighaanii clan is wearing the traditional Biil and a second phase Chief Blanket. She wears a stamped sterling silver belt, silver bracelt, and coral & silver necklace. She also wears white shell and turquoise jaatloolth earrings. Her full moccasin boots are of the traditional buckskin wrap and root dyed moccasin. Her hair is tied in the traditional Ȣ manner held with white yarn. Her farm was large and was located near to Dzilth Na'oodilthii. Her clan and her family were the caretakers of this sacred site and often fed families and offered them a place to stay while on their pilgrimage.
Asdzaa Ashiihi is the mother of her clan. She originated in Jemez and was adopted by the Dine at Dinetah. She became wealthy but only through her kindness and generosity. She had the largest farm in Largo Canyon below the seam of salt in the canyon wall above her. Her farms fed many Dine and when the rains were good, they had plenty to eat. This clan is known for its kindness and often wealth. She is made of buckskin and is wearing the traditional Biil and a second phase Chief Blanket. She wears a stamped sterling silver belt, silver bracelt, and turquoise &white shell necklace. She also wears white shell and turquoise earrings. Her full moccasin boots are of the traditional white buckskin wrap and root dyed moccasin. Her hair is tied in the traditional Ȣ manner held with white yarn decorated with sacred gems. Her face has chiih or red ochre for beauty and protection from sun burn.
Ni'dzizbaa' of the Todich'iinii clan is wearing the traditional Biil and a second phase Chief Blanket. She wears a stamped sterling silver belt, silver bracelt, and turquoise &white shell necklace. She also wears turquoise earrings of the jaatloolth fashion. Her full moccasin boots are of the traditional white buckskin wrap and root dyed moccasin. Her hair is tied in the traditional Ȣ manner held with white yarn. An abalone bead is tied in the yarn for protection. Her face has chiih or red ochre for beauty and protection from sun burn. She is skilled in pottery and basket weaving. Her Biil and Chief Blanket are products of her skills.
Akinibaa' of the Ats'os Dine'i clan is wearing the traditional Biil and a second phase Chief Blanket. Akinibaa' loves to cook and carries a sack of sugar. She wears a stamped sterling silver belt, silver bracelt, and turquoise & silver necklace. She also wears truquoise and shell earrings of the jaatloolth fashion. Her full moccasin boots are of the traditional white buckskin wrap and root dyed moccasin. Her hair is tied in the traditional Ȣ manner held with white yarn. A turquoise bead is tied in the yarn for protection. Her face has chiih or red ochre for beauty and protection from sun burn. Her Feather clan is adopted.
Yanibaa', of the Tsenijikini clan is wearing the traditional Biil and a second phase Chief Blanket. She wears a stamped sterling silver belt, silver bracelt, and turquoise &white shell necklace. She also wears turquoise earrings of the jaatloolth fashion. Her full moccasin boots are of the traditional white buckskin wrap and root dyed moccasin. Her hair is tied in the traditional Ȣ manner held with white yarn. A turquoise bead is tied in the yarn for protection. Her face has chiih or red ochre for beauty and protection from sun burn. Her clan is adopted from Jemez Pueblo and she holds a Jemez pot. She is skilled in pottery and basket weaving. Her Biil and Chief Blanket are products of her skills.
Naazbaa' of the Chishi clan wears her traditional Biil secured around her waist by a sterling silver belt. A sterling silver bracelet is worn on her wrist. She wears an ancient turquoise necklace and white shell earrings. Her Chief Blanket is from the second phase and a highly valued trade item. Her full boot moccasins are of hand tanned natural and root dyed buckskin.Her clan was adopted from the Mescalero Apache band hundreds of years ago. She is very resilient and has learned valuable trades to make her living. She holds a basket she has made.
Dlinibaa'of the Tl'ogi Clan (Zia Weavers) wears a traditional biil with step design. She wears shell and turquoise beads, sterling silver belt and bracelets. Her full boot moccasins are of hand tanned natural and dyed rust buckskin. Her second phase Chief Blanket was water proof and later traded to the Plains Indians for goods. She holds her weaving implements (batten, comb, and spindle) Her children and grandchildren become famous leaders, Peace Chiefs and War Chiefs.
Dliilth Naazbaa' - Happy Warrior Woman wears a traditional biil and a second phase Chief Blanket. She represents the To'aheedliinii clan.She wears a stamped sterling silver belt, silver bracelt, and turquoise &white shell necklace. She also wears truquoise earrings of the jaatloolth fashion. Her full moccasin boots are of the traditional white buckskin wrap and root dyed moccasin. Her hair is tied in the traditional Ȣ manner held with white yarn. A white shell bead is tied in the yarn for protection. Her face has chiih or red ochre for beauty and protection from sun burn. It is said that this clan began on the bottom of what is now the Navajo Dam. There, three rivers flowed together and it is also said that Asdzaa Nadleehi raised her twins here.
Althtsodeesbaa'- Finished the War of the Naanaeesht'ezhi clanis wearing the traditional Biil and a second phase Chief Blanket. Her belt is of sterling silver. She wears an ancient white shell, abalone, jet, and turquoise is simple. Her full moccasin boots are of the traditional white buckskin wrap and root dyed moccasin. Her hair is tied in the traditional Ȣ manner held with white yarn. A white shell bead is tied in the yarn for protection. Her face has chiih or red ochre for beauty and protection from sun burn. She wears her weaving implements in a quiver on her back. Her clan was adopted by the main band of Dine at Dinetah when a young Zuni woman and her twins became lost and by the time they were starving and scared, the Dine found them. She became the mother of the Naaneesht'ezhi clan.
Yoolth Gai Asdzaa - White Shell Woman is wearing the traditional Biil and a second phase Chief Blanket. She wears a woven white shell belt and turquoise & white shell necklace. She also wears truquoise earrings of the jaatloolth fashion. Her full moccasin boots are of the traditional white buckskin wrap and root dyed moccasin. Her hair is tied in the traditional Ȣ manner held with white yarn. A turquoise bead is tied in the yarn for protection. Her face has chiih or red ochre for beauty and protection from sun burn. White Shell Woman represents goodness, love, the home, responsibility, protection, and all good things.
Naajiibaa' of the Ozei Tachii'nii clan makes baskets and has potter skills. She wears her Biil secured with a sterling silver belt and wears her silver bracelet as well. She wears a plain tuquoise necklace and traditional jaatlool. Her full boot moccasins are of hand tanned natural and root dyed buckskin. Her second phase Chief Blanket was water proof and later traded to the Plains Indians for goods.
Dliinaazbaa of the Kinyaa'aanii clan wears the traditional Biil and a first phase Chief Blanket. Her belt and bracelet are of sterling silver. Her necklace is coral, silver, and turquoise with the coral jaatlool. Her full moccasin boots are of the traditional white buckskin wrap and root dyed moccasin. Her hair is tied in the traditional Ȣ manner held with white yarn. A white shell bead is tied in the yarn for protection. Her face has chiih or red ochre for beauty and protection from sun burn.Her clan originated east of Crownpoint and it's characteristics include leadership, planning and foresight.
Nidzizbaa'(Went to War) of the To'ahee dliinii clan, wears a traditional biil with step design. She wears silver and coral beads, sterling sillver belt and bracelets. Her full boot moccasins are of hand tanned natural and root dyed buckskin. She knows the art of basket making and trades for food and goods for her family. Her clan originated at Dinetah and the original area is now located at the bottom of Navajo Dam.
Yilth Naazbaa' of the Tabaahi clan is a healer and a weaver. She has many skills to share with her children and relatives. Yilth Naazbaa' wears a traditional biil with step design. She wears shell, abalone, jet, and turquoise necklace, sterling silver belt and bracelet. She carries her weaving tools (batten, spinning tool, and comb) in a quiver on her back.Her full boot moccasins are of hand tanned natural and root dyed buckskin. Her second phase Eye Dazzler Chief Blanket was water proof and later traded to the Plains Indians for goods.
Dlinibaa', of the Hashtl'ishnii clan is a potter and makes cooking wear. She is also a basket weaver and holds one of her products. Dlinibaa' wears a traditional biil with step design. She wears shell and turquoise beads, sterling sillver belt and bracelet. Her full boot moccasins are of hand tanned natural and root dyed buckskin.
Dezbaa' of the Biih Dine'i clan is wearing the traditional Biil and a second phase Chief Blanket. She wears a stamped sterling silver belt, silver bracelt, and coral & silver necklace. She also wears white shell and turquoise jaatloolth earrings. Her full moccasin boots are of the traditional buckskin wrap and root dyed moccasin. Her hair is tied in the traditional Ȣ manner held with white yarn. She carries a product of her craft, basket weaving. She was adopted from the Plains Natives.