Navajo Horned Monster is a drawing by Dawn Senior-Trask which was uploaded on September 19th, 2010.
Navajo Horned Monster
This is Dawn's interpretation of the Horned Burrowing Monster in the Navajo Creation literature, very ancient stories. She lived on the Navajo... more
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11.000 x 8.500 inches
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Title
Navajo Horned Monster
Artist
Dawn Senior-Trask
Medium
Drawing - Mixed Media
Description
This is Dawn's interpretation of the Horned Burrowing Monster in the Navajo Creation literature, very ancient stories. She lived on the Navajo reservation in Arizona as a teenager. Years later, she told some Lakota students in South Dakota a few fragments of the tales of Naayee Niezghani and Tobajishchini, twin brothers who, with the help of their father the Sun, other gods, and animals (including the humble ground squirrel), bravely fought to rid the earth of the horrible monsters that once made the earth nearly uninhabitable. Dawn's Lakota students, of course, wanted to draw their ideas of the monsters, and while they did, Dawn drew a sketch of her own. Her students loved it, and said, "You should make a book of drawings of all the monsters!" But Dawn said, "Oh, I couldn't do that -- I'm not Navajo -- it wouldn't be right." But the Lakota children clamored, "But, we want it! We want it!" Dawn drew one other monster before deciding she shouldn't do such a project without first consulting with Navajo friends. This Horned Monster can see in all directions at once -- thus the many eyes and faces, and the giant horns that it uses to dig into the desert ground .
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September 19th, 2010
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Comments (18)
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Such an expressive drawing, Dawn. I just love the way you stylized the Horned Burrowing Monster. Such a powerful work this is. f,l
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
A wonderful creation of the Navajo Monster Dawn............ like the expression :-) (fav)
Dawn Senior-Trask
Thanks, Lenore and Sora, for the features, and to all of you for the kind comments!
Rjf at beautifullart RJ Friedenthal
WONDERFUL MAGICAL CREATIVE WORK HERE!!! love & support RjFxx. Adding my Like now
Len Stomski
Wonderful drawing Dawn, That critter sure looks like he's fit for the job at hand. thank you
Xueling Zou
Love your drawing, especially the dramatic expression, great!!! Appreciate your nice feedback on my "Sister Ann" and "Spring Blossom 15", thank you!!!
Chris Riley
This is a wonderful interpretation of a Navajo mythical monster, I believe that it was very appropriate and sensitive of you to consult with the Navajo Elders, something few people would consider doing - Thank you for your insightful thoughts on 'Cottage', Thank you.... Chris R
Xueling Zou
Beautiful drawing, Dawn! You really captured the movement well! Thanks for your comment on my "Blue Makeup"!
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