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Navajo Traditional Teachings

Áshįįh (Salt)

Áshįįh (Salt)

$9.95 USD
$9.95 USD
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The Diné give salt when baby laughs for the first time. This is to encourage the child to continue to be generous with their laughter as they grow old. This is also to celebrate the feeling of a new emotion that they have not yet felt. Áshįįh was difficult to come by in old times. To give it as a gift was a grand gesture. 

Grab some áshįįh and celebrate laughter and encourage your loved ones to be generous with their laughter. 

 

Includes: Salt in cork stoppered glass bottle. Label with proper Diné spelling.  

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Meet The Artist

Navajo Traditional Teachings Originals

All of our pieces listed as "Navajo Traditional Teachings Originals" are either made by Wally or his son Shane.

Wally was born an artist. He learned to Silversmith from his father and has enjoyed many forms of art throughout his life including singing, playing the guitar, painting, carving, silversmithing, beading, and much more.

Since 2016 after his stroke, he has lost most mobility in his left hand which has caused him to slow down in creating beautiful jewelry. It has also stirred the desire for him to teach his talents to his children.

Shane has inherited a lot of his artistic talents from his father and practices and learns new skills constantly. He finds Native American jewelry-making and other skills he has learned from his father very rewarding and loves sharing them with you.