History of Navajo Jewelry-making, Episode 1: Traditional materials and tools

Episode 1: Traditional materials and tools
• Introduction in Navajo, including my names, clans, place of origin; and what inspires me
• Explain the tools and demonstrate how they are used
• Methods of ancient jewelry-making
Zeke Naabaahii Argeanas is a member of the Navajo Nation who is of the Towering House, Mexican People, Red Running into the Water Giant People, and One Who Walks Around clans. His roots originate from Chinle Arizona, the heart of the Navajo Nation. Zeke is a bead maker who dedicates his work to honor the ancestors by practicing traditional techniques and is inspired by medicine people of the past and elders, as well as traditional stories. Zeke is currently a student at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, studying museum studies and studio art. Sandpainting, metalwork, digital art, and photography are other arts that Zeke creates. He enjoys carrying on traditional activities, supporting the community, as well as supporting Diné youth with connecting to their culture.
Credits:
Fidelity Investments
New Mexico Humanities Council
National Endowment for the Humanities
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You're not only a gifted artisan, but you're a talented teacher, too. That was so interesting. Thank you!

[@manzanomountainartcouncil5054]

Wow, thank you!

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@@manzanomountainartcouncil5054 You're welcome, well-deserved!

[@louhortonsculpture]

I agree!! You are a good teacher!! I’ve always wondered how things were made without electric tools!! This is so awesome thank you!!

[@margui6224]

Americans need to appreciate the work of their indigenous people. His turquoise cuff is stunning.

[@AlexPeshlakai-c8j]

I'm very proud of you... keep up the good teaching..

[@rickbattle5706]

Very cool. Nice to see some of the old ways preserved.

[@ralphsmith8350]

Very Good! Thank you! Old white guy here. I've wondered for years how the Indians for the last few thousand years drilled small holes. I've read, but not tried, want to=> making arrowheads, cutters from flint. Love the skill involved. Some good stuff on youtube. I need to try it. I just read Graham Hancock about the Clovis culture, learned a little about Clovis points. Wow!. Thanks. Ralph

[@margui6224]

They are indigenous Americans, not Indians. Indians are people from India.

[@Benny_San]

Continue to walk the beauty way path young warrior 🙏🏼 The traditional ways are returning throughout the world

[@barbaraarsenault1192]

I’m glad I found this channel and watched this video. Great presentation. Never realized all the work involved in this art.

[@karie9890]

Thank you so much for sharing your talent! It does my heart good to know that you are keeping the traditional Native American arts alive.

[@voodoomagic90]

I love how you're trying to revive traditional techniques and methods and preserving the culture! Your jewelery looks so beautiful too! Thank you for sharing your culture with us 🥰😊😊💜🙏🏼

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You are so welcome!

[@ngk6383]

Beautiful!!!❤ many Blessings to you

[@edixasanchezpacheco3692]

Look at the art sticks behind him . Wow!

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[@Rachel-yi8yy]

Very interesting so glad l watched, amazing things happened in the old days

[@lindae1116]

Very knowledgeable and interesting, listening from Scotland

[@TIMHelleland]

nice i need to try make that tool =3 thanks for sharing brother!.

[@williamkuhns2387]

The Chumash people's of Southern California (Morro Bay to Malibu) made Olivella sea snail shell callous beads using a pump drill with a stone disc flywheel. The finest drill bits were made from sea lion (species of seal) whiskers to make the tiny holes with a paste made from powdered chert and water as abrasive. When the Spanish arrived they introduced steel sewing needles that ended the craft guilds making the chert/flint stone drill bits.

[@ronron8627]

Thank you so much for your hard work and keeping your wonderful traditional live it is very much appreciated and admired

[@davechristensen8299]

Good job bro! I have tanned hundreds of deer hides the Native way, using brains. So, I appreciate anyone else who is saving the old knowledge. Also, I am proud for you that you dressed traditional for us. Thanks! Be well!

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Mouthful there at first wow haha. Man you rock. Rock rock rockin Robin man keep it up!

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

I really enjoyed this video. Lots of good information.

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Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidburciaga1139]

Thanks for sharing your secrets

[@trailladymtb7700]

Amazing.

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Thanks!

[@FairyFrequency]

Wonderful video showcasing your jewelry making tools. The pump drill is my favorite. Just made a video about drilling crinoids with a rotary tool. Wow... that turquoise bracelet is quite stunning! Sending love and warm greetings from Missouri.

[@katrussell6819]

Thank you. I have lots of turquoise jewelry that I can now ID as old or newer.

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Happy to help!

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[@DeeperConnection]

this was awesome!!! thank you for the knowledge!!!

[@teperikaetr]

I will love to make his turquoise bracelet. Lovelly video. Very talented.

[@justinebraun5181]

Amazing!! Thank you for making this video! Such amazing craftsmanship!

[@karma4U2]

Thank you.

[@jandunn169]

There is a "power" I see and feel from Dine jewelry and art, and that is very evident in your beautiful handmade work. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Wow, a hand pump drill... I would love to try that. All this information is fascinating. I learned to cut stones with the modern tools, but always wondered how the Egyptians and other peoples did things before electricity and saws. I heard that some shells like abalone are toxic so a mask important for these. Again thank you so much. I hope you tell us where you sell your work.

[@krispbacon13352]

Idk how this ended up on my reccomended but I’m so glad it did this is amazing

[@reginaldwelkin]

Yáá'té'éh diné!

[@denniscordova7111]

Thank you for sharing your years of learning and history.

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Thanks for watching!

[@kraven8864]

Thank you!!

[@henanbraos9779]

Polishing with leather works! But definitely takes a loooong time. You are right about that!

[@hemidart7]

You could use diamond coated Dremel bits in yr pump drill I think you will get less splitting and it will cut through faster and still keep it traditional looking for demonstrations ten time faster also you can get glass drill bits they look like a Dremel bit but the end is a small spade look but that might be iffy on the splitting problem anything with diamond coating on it will be superior like diamond coated sand paper for steel Thanks for sharing your work!

[@CaptainHaraGabrielle]

Beautiful ♥️

[@patriciavlahos2167]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful traditions! Do you have a store?

[@manzanomountainartcouncil5054]

Not yet!

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[@fourtimezthru]

I learned so much.🤩🤟🏾 Right now I hunt traditional beads at thrift stores to repurpose and resell . Mostly powwow contemporary- but one day I want to make traditional stone and shell beads.

[@michaelhaswood9667]

❤

[@xanderarobbe2380]

I looooove the bracelet♡

[@sukiyaki6804]

Amazing video! Thank You much!!!!

[@mariaybarra9392]

Are the walk around people the Kickapoo?

[@HarrierHawk-iq5ik]

how do you work with silver

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When we have any workshop on Silver - we will post it here.

[@harleyv1969]

👍❤️

[@hommesish]

Sandstone Strong!!!????

[@dianefink1978]

😀👍

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❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chadmann2724]

I thought that beads were made from the short, thick trimmings of arrow/ drill shafts…

[@kylewood8327]

That’s one big ass bracelet.

[@rthawknatanabah1759]

NI'ZOH'NII ...... Shi'kis'👋

[@Hashtradamus]

Jus use the nail in a drimmle tool and you can have best both worlds 😅

[@bransoncrespin7077]

This is not Navajo jewelry...it pueblo jewelry these people copied frm us pueblos...yo false advertising...buddy..

[@merlinkater7756]

From now on i will call my cordless drill a yo-be-buh-kcha-du'd-kchasse.

[@shiverarts8284]

Holy man

[@lehilehi8636]

Ni látsíní ayóó nizhón.

[@voidremoved]

Being so lazy, all I could produce with this technique is beads of sweat

[@unachavez6491]

Everyone borrow something 😂

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Future generations also include those currently not married into and procreated with those generationally inclined. Because we are all family. One of our brothers and sisters may meet and begin to grow a family, a tradition and legacy for themselves. We are interwoven and twined through a silver lining of life, a web of life. May we all stand against the force of Evil in this world when it makes its presence known, seen and heard, in the name of the Lord of Nazareth, Seraphims in the sky, make it be so. Amen. Amun. Atum. Atom. Adam. Ah, Man. Jah. Jahovah Gira. Gyroscope dyson uniball; don the father, Jesus; Dogon, Dagon. It goes on. Hallelujah, the Holy Ghost. Oh Great endless one, through dimensions and pathways unbound to this earthly plane, we speak your name and we Recognize you. We Acknowledge you. We welcome you into Our World, our society our culture our people’s homes and hearts, our cities our temples and places of worship. Come into This world Lord. We welcome You. We thank You. We Love you. D-Wave Initiate. So Mote it Be. So Mote it Be.