Staff Picks - Twin Rocks Trading Post

Staff Picks

We are fans of good independent bookstores, places where the staff can not only find you the book for which you are looking, but possess in-depth knowledge and passion for particular tomes within their inventory.

Periodically, the Twin Rocks Team will present to you their personal treasures. We are surrounded by beautiful artwork every day. This exercise made us pause and take stock by asking the simple question, "What do I really like?" We hope you will enjoy this very personal take on the artwork of Twin Rocks Trading Post.

Rosita Stash

Rosita has become an integral part of our Internet team and she brings a sense of style. She is a Bluff native and like Tina, an alumnus of our local river company. She brings a positive outlook and knowledge of traditional Navajo ways to our team. Her artistic preferences lean toward more delicate pieces.

JOSEPHINE CORIZ
Santo Domingo Jewelry
Olivetta and Clamshell Heishi Necklace
Necklace - 29 1/2" long
$480.00

"I'm not much of fan for bead necklaces like this but after trying it on, I realized how pretty it really is. I really like how the colors fade into each other and I think it would look great worn with a plunging neckline!"

JEFFERY MUTTE
Navajo Jewelry
Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Box
1 3/4" tall x 1 3/8" wide
Traders in Training
$199.00

"I don't know what it is about little trinkets like this that interest me. I like how Jeffrey pays special attention to his stamp work!"

Tina Finch

Tina, brings a sense of fun and love of music. She hails from the South, but the red dirt has gotten under her skin and she is busy soaking in the art and culture of the area. We are fortunate to have such a hard working and positive force helping us at Twin Rocks.

FANNIE KING
Navajo Baskets
"Old Style Ceremonial"
16 1/2"
$1,250.00

"Fannie King is a strong weaver and I usually like her baskets because of the tight weave her talent demands. This is a large old style ceremonial; very classic and very nice."

GUY HASKIE
Navajo Jewelry
Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Bracelet set with
7 Natural Turquoise Mountain Turquoise Stones
Size - 6 5/8
Inner Cicumference - 5 1/2"
Opening - 1 1/8"
Largest Stone - 3/4" tall x 3/8" wide
$800.00

"Guy Haskie's work is proof that he is a talented silversmith. The turquoise he chose for this bracelet has a lovely bluegreen color and all of the stones match perfectly. This finely crafted bracelet would be an attention grabber on anyone's wrist!"

Priscilla Sagg

Priscilla is the sanity within our insane asylum. She has been at this trading post from the very beginning. She is more family than even she cares to admit. A master rug weaver in her own right, Priscilla brings a level of excellence to everything she does.

MARGARET SOOKTIS
Plains Beadwork
Tobacco or Pipe Bag
Brain-tanned leather, glass beads,
metal cones & dyed horse hair
6 1/8" wide x 15 3/4" long
(24 1/2" long with fringe)
$1750.00

"I like the beadwork on this bag and the leather is soft!"

JEFFERY MUTTE
Navajo Silver Boxes
Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Box
7/8" tall x 1 5/8" wide
Traders in Training
$99.00

"Rose and I both like Jeffery's sterling silver boxes!"

Barry Simpson

Barry is half of the infamous Simpson Brother Team. Years ago as a teenager, Barry started taking care of business in the family's trading post in Blanding. He brings a deep love and understanding of high quality stones and a sense of history of the Navajo people in general and the local artists in particular.

TOBY HENDERSON
Navajo Jewelry
Handstamped Sterling Silver Bracelet
set with Natural Stennich Turquoise
Size - 6 7/8
Inner Circumference - 5 3/4"
Opening - 1 1/8"
Stone - 3/4" tall x 5/8" wide
14.3 cts
$750.00

"This heavy guage silver bracelet is deeply impressed with old style stamp work. It is outwardly dressed with raised, beautifully beaded accents and mounted with an exquisite cabachon of rare Stennich turquoise. Toby Henderson is one of my favorite silver smiths because he creates jewelry with such unique and unusual character."

NANCY CHILLY
Navajo Pottery
Yeis & Quivers Pot
8" tall x 6 3/4" wide
$250.00

"As the days shorten and the frost begins to creep into the red earth the Navajo people open up a bit and become more generous with their cultural stories. Whether there is less work - allowing time to spare or fewer distractions I cannot say. There is more laughter, open opinions and deeper meaningful discussions. At this time of year the art becomes more earthy and real to me. Yeis and Holy people become more dimensional and personable through pottery like this piece by Nancy Chilly. The look, feel and even the smell of pieces like this provide added substance to the art of the people and allow it to live on. "

Steve Simpson

The other half of the Dynamic Duo, Steve possesses a history of the local people mixed with extensive training and work which took him away from this little corner of Utah for many years. Returning eighteen years ago to open and run Twin Rocks Trading Post, Steve brings a commitment to excellence which permeates the business and inspires his artistic choices.

ELSIE HOLIDAY
Navajo Baskets
"We Weave Here"
13 1/2" x 15"
$2,750.00

"Grange, Kira and I were hiking the other day when we stumbled upon some Ancient Puebloen ruins. In the dwellings, we found the hand prints of age old people. It is pictroglyphs such as that which influenced Elsie Holiday's latest weaving. The hand is the universal signature. We Weave Here is universally beautiful. "

JOANN JOHNSON
Navajo Baskets
Reservation Light
Set of 2
16"
$4,500.00

"One day Joann's work will grace the walls of the Museum of Modern Art. Nuff said."

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Rosita has become an integral part of our Internet team and she brings a sense of style. She is a Bluff native and like Tina, an alumnus of our local river company. She brings a positive outlook and knowledge of traditional Navajo ways to our team. Her artistic preferences lean toward more delicate pieces.
	JOSEPHINE CORIZ Santo Domingo Jewelry Olivetta and Clamshell Heishi Necklace Necklace - 29 1/2" long $480.00 "I'm not much of fan for bead necklaces like this but after trying it on, I realized how pretty it really is. I really like how the colors fade into each other and I think it would look great worn with a plunging neckline!"
JEFFERY MUTTE Navajo Jewelry Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Box 1 3/4" tall x 1 3/8" wide Traders in Training $199.00 "I don't know what it is about little trinkets like this that interest me. I like how Jeffrey pays special attention to his stamp work!"

	Tina, brings a sense of fun and love of music. She hails from the South, but the red dirt has gotten under her skin and she is busy soaking in the art and culture of the area. We are fortunate to have such a hard working and positive force helping us at Twin Rocks.
	FANNIE KING Navajo Baskets "Old Style Ceremonial" 16 1/2" $1,250.00 "Fannie King is a strong weaver and I usually like her baskets because of the tight weave her talent demands. This is a large old style ceremonial; very classic and very nice."
GUY HASKIE Navajo Jewelry Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Bracelet set with 7 Natural Turquoise Mountain Turquoise Stones Size - 6 5/8 Inner Cicumference - 5 1/2" Opening - 1 1/8" Largest Stone - 3/4" tall x 3/8" wide $800.00 "Guy Haskie's work is proof that he is a talented silversmith. The turquoise he chose for this bracelet has a lovely bluegreen color and all of the stones match perfectly. This finely crafted bracelet would be an attention grabber on anyone's wrist!"

Priscilla is the sanity within our insane asylum. She has been at this trading post from the very beginning. She is more family than even she cares to admit. A master rug weaver in her own right, Priscilla brings a level of excellence to everything she does.
	MARGARET SOOKTIS Plains Beadwork Tobacco or Pipe Bag Brain-tanned leather, glass beads, metal cones & dyed horse hair 6 1/8" wide x 15 3/4" long (24 1/2" long with fringe) $1750.00 "I like the beadwork on this bag and the leather is soft!"
JEFFERY MUTTE Navajo Silver Boxes Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Box 7/8" tall x 1 5/8" wide Traders in Training $99.00 "Rose and I both like Jeffery's sterling silver boxes!"

	Barry is half of the infamous Simpson Brother Team. Years ago as a teenager, Barry started taking care of business in the family's trading post in Blanding. He brings a deep love and understanding of high quality stones and a sense of history of the Navajo people in general and the local artists in particular.
	TOBY HENDERSON Navajo Jewelry Handstamped Sterling Silver Bracelet set with Natural Stennich Turquoise Size - 6 7/8 Inner Circumference - 5 3/4" Opening - 1 1/8" Stone - 3/4" tall x 5/8" wide 14.3 cts $750.00 "This heavy guage silver bracelet is deeply impressed with old style stamp work. It is outwardly dressed with raised, beautifully beaded accents and mounted with an exquisite cabachon of rare Stennich turquoise. Toby Henderson is one of my favorite silver smiths because he creates jewelry with such unique and unusual character."
NANCY CHILLY Navajo Pottery Yeis & Quivers Pot 8" tall x 6 3/4" wide $250.00 "As the days shorten and the frost begins to creep into the red earth the Navajo people open up a bit and become more generous with their cultural stories. Whether there is less work - allowing time to spare or fewer distractions I cannot say. There is more laughter, open opinions and deeper meaningful discussions. At this time of year the art becomes more earthy and real to me. Yeis and Holy people become more dimensional and personable through pottery like this piece by Nancy Chilly. The look, feel and even the smell of pieces like this provide added substance to the art of the people and allow it to live on. "

	The other half of the Dynamic Duo, Steve possesses a history of the local people mixed with extensive training and work which took him away from this little corner of Utah for many years. Returning eighteen years ago to open and run Twin Rocks Trading Post, Steve brings a commitment to excellence which permeates the business and inspires his artistic choices.
	ELSIE HOLIDAY Navajo Baskets "We Weave Here" 13 1/2" x 15" $2,750.00 "Grange, Kira and I were hiking the other day when we stumbled upon some Ancient Puebloen ruins. In the dwellings, we found the hand prints of age old people. It is pictroglyphs such as that which influenced Elsie Holiday's latest weaving. The hand is the universal signature. We Weave Here is universally beautiful. "
JOANN JOHNSON Navajo Baskets Reservation Light Set of 2 16" $4,500.00 "One day Joann's work will grace the walls of the Museum of Modern Art. Nuff said."