Darius Charley

New Beginnings

TRIBAL AFFILIATION:
Navajo Nation

CLASSIFICATION:

BOOTH NUMBER:
MAR 802

MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE:
Using the technique of marquetry and a verity of exotic wood species to portray geometric pattern’s inspired by vintage and modern Diné/Navajo rug designs on a traditional Diné/Navajo cradleboard. Embellished with precious stones, metals, and beadwork. Bonded with elk, cow, or deer hide to make the finish piece functional.