Description: Watercolor (2006) | Image Size: 7”h x 10”w; Framed Size: 14 ¾”h x 18 ¾”w

During the cold winter months, the nine night Navajo ceremony called Night Chant or Nightway, the masked dancers that personify the gods are identified as Yeiˈbeˈchiˈ. Their songs can be heard throughout each of the evening ceremonies.

Whitethorne has won numerous honors and awards throughout his professional career. He is quick to share his passion for the arts, knowledge and skills with youth across Arizona and at the Art of the People Fine Art Exhibitions sponsored by the Navajo Nation Shopping Centers.

Description: Watercolor | Image Size: 5 ½”h x 7”w; Framed Size: 14 ¼”h x 16 ¼”w

Baje Whitethorne grew up on the Navajo Reservation near Shonto, Arizona. As a child, he and his siblings would make up stories on their way to visit their grandparents. That storytelling trait remains a constant in his art as are the reflections of his rich culture including Navajo deities such as the one portrayed. Baje has also illustrated numerous children’s books, a few of which he also authored.

Description: Bronze (2002) | Dimensions: 22”h x 11”w x 9”d; Edition #11 of 30

Friends as well as professional artists, Baje Whitethorne and Oreland Joe worked collaboratively on this sculpture. At that time, Baje sought out the technical expertise his friend Oreland could provide. The EBC is of the opinion they worked quite well together!

Both artists work can be found in museums and private collections worldwide.

Description: Watercolor (1999) | Image Size: 18”h x 12”w; Framed Size: 28 ¼”h x 21 ¼”

“This is a traditional sweat lodge. The doorway is covered with a blanket to seal it and there are boards behind for privacy, blocking out any view within because clothing isn’t worn when inside. A fire is built and the stones gathered next to it are heated and placed inside the lodge. The second stone pile are those that have cooled and been removed from the lodge. The bucket of water next to the lodge is provided so occupants when finished inside can take a drink from the bucket. Grandfathers would spend time with the young boys in the sweat lodge teaching them the lessons and songs that needed to be learned,” shared Baje Whitethorne.

Description: Watercolor (1994) | Image Size: 10”h x 14”w; Framed Size: 19 ½”h x 23 ½”w

Baje Whitethorne Sr. grew up on the Navajo Reservation near Shonto, Arizona. As a child, Baje and his siblings would make up stories on their way to visit their grandparents. That storytelling trait continues in Whitethorne’s art which is a reflection of his rich Diné (Navajo) culture and striking landscapes of the West.

“When I was a boy, my parents and grandparents brought home a new card table with six metallic blue chairs. In the summer months, I would put my face against the cool seat of the chairs. Now, I include the chair in my artwork because it reminds me of my boyhood and because it draws people into the work when they try to find it,” shared Baje.

Baje has illustrated numerous children’s books, two of which he also authored “Sunpainters” and “Father’s Boots.” Baje has received a number of honors for his work including the Western Heritage Wrangler Award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. His work can be found in numerous collections and museums worldwide.

Description: Watercolor (1992) | Image Size: 22”h x 14”w; Framed Size: 33 ½”h X 25 ½”w

Whitethorne Sr, Baje grew up on the Navajo Reservation near Shonto, Arizona. As a child, Baje and his brothers would make up stories on their way to visit their grandmother. That storytelling trait continues in Whitethorne’s art which is a reflection of his rich culture and striking landscapes as seen here in “Seasons of the Cold Moon”.

Baje has illustrated eight children’s books, two of which he also authored. Among them are stories surrounding the Native American legends of Monster Bird, Monster Slayer, and Sika and the Raven. Baje has received a number of honors for his work including the Western Heritage Wrangler Award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.

In addition, Baje encourages and shares his knowledge and skills with youth across Arizona and frequently at the Art of the People Fine Art Exhibitions sponsored by the Navajo Nation Shopping Centers, Inc. Navajo Nation Museum Native American Heritage Month Flagstaff, Arizona

Description: Baje Whitethorne (b.1951) and Jim Jackson (b.1963)
Bronze | Bronze 24”h x 14”w x 11”d; Edition #3 of 40

Collaboratively, Navajo artist Whitethorne Sr, Baje and Modoc artist Jim Jackson created “Souls of the Canyons”. It was one of Baje’s early ventures as a sculptor and he was excited to do so alongside his friend and sculpting mentor Jim. Five Yéi, Navajo Holy People who mediate between the Great Spirit and humans, also provide healing powers and protection. Yei are often depicted in sand paintings and in weavings as well.

Description: Bronze (2004) | Image Size: 21”h x 11”w x 11”d; Edition #4 of 30

Description: Watercolor (1994) | Image Size: 7 ½”h x 11”w; Framed: 18 ¼”h x 22 ½”w

Description: (1951) | Image Size: 9”h x 13”w

Description: Watercolor (2001) | Image Size: 12” x 18” - Framed Size 18” x 24”

Description: Watercolor (2008) | Image Size: 14” x 20”

Purchased at Heard Indian Market March 2008

Description: Watercolor (2007) | Image Size: 5” x 7”

Purchased At Heard Indian Market March 2008