Pine Springs/Burnt Water

WE-16 This Philomena Yazzie rug won First Prize at the New Mexico State Fair in 1971 and the Arizona State Fair in 1972. Read Mullan Collection.

WE-17 The two-faced rug, left, was woven in 1966 by Mabel Burnside Myers of Pine Springs, Arizona. She is one of the very fine weavers on the reservation and is presently teaching at Navajo Community College (see page 29 this issue).

WE-18 The Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, houses a permanent collection of major importance. The scene of the annual Navajo Craftsman Show (right) is a prime source of contemporary rugs, blankets and tapestries attracting buyers and collectors from the fifty states. The 1974 Navajo Craftsman Show dates are July 28 through August 4.

WE-21 This Burnt Water pattern by Maggie Price is traditional Navajo in design yet very contemporary in feeling. - Ray Gwilliam Collection.

WE-19 Burnt Water. Weaver Helen Bia is noted for blending subtle, muted vegetal dye colors. Ray Gwilliam Collection.

WE-20 Burnt Water Weaver, Maggie Price Ashton Gallery, Scottsdale