Wedding Basket

Wedding Basket (1987) captures a contemplative Navajo woman kneeling in profile, her gaze downcast toward an elaborately woven wedding basket she cradles in her extended arms. She wears a deep rose-pink dress draped gracefully, with a vibrant multicolored striped sash tied at her waist, and her long brown hair is gathered in a traditional bun. The background is a soft neutral gray, emphasizing the intimate connection between the figure and the handwoven ceremonial basket with its geometric brown and cream pattern. R.C. Gorman’s lithographic technique renders the fabric textures with exceptional sensitivity, capturing both the physical weight of tradition and the emotional gravity of this sacred object. Essential for collectors of Navajo cultural art, Gorman serigraphs, and fine art prints depicting Native American heritage.