Navajo Weaving - Pictorial, C006026

Originally purchased from the Foutz Trading Company in the 1980's.  This Pictorial weaving is tiled "Hero Twins" and is depicting one of the Navajo stories. The Navajo Hero Twins, Monster Slayer and Born for Water, are central figures in Navajo mythology, known for their bravery, protection, and fight against evil monsters. They are the sons of Changing Woman, a powerful figure associated with the creation of the world and the cycles of life. Their story, often told to teach values and cultural beliefs, involves their quest to find their father, the Sun, and their journey to rid the world of monsters