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.

LELAND HOLIDAY
Navajo Folk Art
"Tradition is Cool"
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 18"
$395.00

"From the day I started working here, I've always been a fan of Leland's creations. I think this would be a pleasant addition to my lil' collection of Leland paintings!"

ALLISON SNOWHAWK LEE
Navajo Jewelry
Hand Stamped Sterling
Silver Bracelet set with
Natural Coral
Size - 5 7/8
Inner Circumference - 4 7/8"
Opening - 1"
~~$360.00~~SOLD

"I'd like to start by saying that Allison is an absolute gentleman and extremely polite. It doesn't surprise me that a man who carries himself so well, can create such beautiful jewelry. Each piece is made with patience and brilliance. Allison meets my expectations everytime he visits the Trading Post with his new pieces of art!"

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.

ALLISON LEE
Navajo Jewelry
Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Bracelet set with 2 Royston Turquoise Stones
Size - 7
Inner Circumference - 5 3/4"
Opening - 1 1/4"
Largest Stone - 1" tall x 1 1/2" wide
$2,445.00

"This bracelet stopped me in my tracks! The matching Royston turquoise stones are uniquely georgous; the cuff is large but a perfect setting for those attention grabbing stones. Again Allison has created an absolutely amazing bracelet."

ELSIE HOLIDAY
Navajo Baskets
Beauty Way Tree
15 1/2"
$2,950.00

"I always appreciate Elsie's baskets because she weaves them so well. The Tree of Life is a universal motif, showing up in many different cultures and is one of my favorite symbols."

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.

GERALDINE YAZZIE
Navajo Jewelry
Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Buckle
set with Natural Kingman Turquoise
1 7/8" tall x 2 1/2" wide
Stone - 3/4" tall x 3/4" wide
$335.00

"I've never chosen a piece by Geraldine before but I've always liked her work. This is a buckle I would wear!"

WILL DENETDALE
Navajo Silver and Turquoise Jewelry
Sterling Silver Bracelet set with 14k Gold and
Natural Kingman Turquoise
Size - 6 3/4
Inner Circumference - 5 3/4"
Opening - 1"
$615.00

"This bracelet doesn't fit me, but I like the texture of the silver."

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.

ALICIA NELSON
Navajo Baskets
"Ceremonial"
9 3/4"
$250.00

"Alicia Nelson is one of the best of the Navajo basket weavers. Her attention to detail is easily recognized by studying the symmetry, balance and fineness of weave in her creations. I love Navajo ceremonial baskets for their simple, clean design, and their connection to the Navajo creation story. No one weaves a better ceremonial basket than Alicia. This one is an exquisite example of her artistry."

RAY & ALONDRA LANSING
Navajo Folk Art
Traditional Mouse
7 3/4" tall x 3 1/2" wide
$250.00

"Ray and Alondra's mouse makes me laugh. The Navajo people are masters at using images of the natural world to make a point. The People believe that animals once helped to create the world and make it livable. Humans, somehow, insulted the animals causing them to threw off their garb, go down on all fours and ignore man. I think this is a great metaphor showing how relationships and opportunities are lost to us through anger and ignorance. Much might be learned by having a conversation with a wise old mouse."

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.

EDMOND BARTON
Navajo Jewelry
Handmade Sterling Silver Buckle set with Turquoise Mountain Turquoise
2" wide x 1 3/4" tall
$720.00

"It seems to me that simplicity is the key to artistic excellence, and this buckle is a beautiful illustration of that principle . Edmond Burton has created a simply wonderful work of art that showcases an exquisite stone and expresses substance at the same time."

SUNSHINE REEVES
Navajo Pot
Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Seed Pot
1 3/4" diameter x 3/4" high
$300.00

"Finding small collectibles that can form the basis of an expanding collection is always a challenge. This small seed pot by Sunshine Reeves, however, is a great start. As always, Sunshine's work is clean and nice. This piece will not take up a lot of space on your shelf, but will make a quality statement."

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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.
	LELAND HOLIDAY Navajo Folk Art "Tradition is Cool" Acrylic on Canvas 24" x 18" $395.00 "From the day I started working here, I've always been a fan of Leland's creations. I think this would be a pleasant addition to my lil' collection of Leland paintings!"
ALLISON SNOWHAWK LEE Navajo Jewelry Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Bracelet set with Natural Coral Size - 5 7/8 Inner Circumference - 4 7/8" Opening - 1" ~~$360.00~~SOLD "I'd like to start by saying that Allison is an absolute gentleman and extremely polite. It doesn't surprise me that a man who carries himself so well, can create such beautiful jewelry. Each piece is made with patience and brilliance. Allison meets my expectations everytime he visits the Trading Post with his new pieces of art!"

	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.
	ALLISON LEE Navajo Jewelry Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Bracelet set with 2 Royston Turquoise Stones Size - 7 Inner Circumference - 5 3/4" Opening - 1 1/4" Largest Stone - 1" tall x 1 1/2" wide $2,445.00 "This bracelet stopped me in my tracks! The matching Royston turquoise stones are uniquely georgous; the cuff is large but a perfect setting for those attention grabbing stones. Again Allison has created an absolutely amazing bracelet."
ELSIE HOLIDAY Navajo Baskets Beauty Way Tree 15 1/2" $2,950.00 "I always appreciate Elsie's baskets because she weaves them so well. The Tree of Life is a universal motif, showing up in many different cultures and is one of my favorite symbols."

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.
	GERALDINE YAZZIE Navajo Jewelry Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Buckle set with Natural Kingman Turquoise 1 7/8" tall x 2 1/2" wide Stone - 3/4" tall x 3/4" wide $335.00 "I've never chosen a piece by Geraldine before but I've always liked her work. This is a buckle I would wear!"
WILL DENETDALE Navajo Silver and Turquoise Jewelry Sterling Silver Bracelet set with 14k Gold and Natural Kingman Turquoise Size - 6 3/4 Inner Circumference - 5 3/4" Opening - 1" $615.00 "This bracelet doesn't fit me, but I like the texture of the silver."

	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.
	ALICIA NELSON Navajo Baskets "Ceremonial" 9 3/4" $250.00 "Alicia Nelson is one of the best of the Navajo basket weavers. Her attention to detail is easily recognized by studying the symmetry, balance and fineness of weave in her creations. I love Navajo ceremonial baskets for their simple, clean design, and their connection to the Navajo creation story. No one weaves a better ceremonial basket than Alicia. This one is an exquisite example of her artistry."
RAY & ALONDRA LANSING Navajo Folk Art Traditional Mouse 7 3/4" tall x 3 1/2" wide $250.00 "Ray and Alondra's mouse makes me laugh. The Navajo people are masters at using images of the natural world to make a point. The People believe that animals once helped to create the world and make it livable. Humans, somehow, insulted the animals causing them to threw off their garb, go down on all fours and ignore man. I think this is a great metaphor showing how relationships and opportunities are lost to us through anger and ignorance. Much might be learned by having a conversation with a wise old mouse."

	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.
	EDMOND BARTON Navajo Jewelry Handmade Sterling Silver Buckle set with Turquoise Mountain Turquoise 2" wide x 1 3/4" tall $720.00 "It seems to me that simplicity is the key to artistic excellence, and this buckle is a beautiful illustration of that principle . Edmond Burton has created a simply wonderful work of art that showcases an exquisite stone and expresses substance at the same time."
SUNSHINE REEVES Navajo Pot Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Seed Pot 1 3/4" diameter x 3/4" high $300.00 "Finding small collectibles that can form the basis of an expanding collection is always a challenge. This small seed pot by Sunshine Reeves, however, is a great start. As always, Sunshine's work is clean and nice. This piece will not take up a lot of space on your shelf, but will make a quality statement."