Comments on: Heard Museum Indian Market Part III

By: admin

admin — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:29:10 +0000

Mary did indeed retire from Hubbell shortly before her mother, Grace Henderson Nez, passed away in 2006. She is still very actively weaving and sells her work through Shush Yaz in Gallup and at Hubbell. I saw her recently at the Friends of Hubbell Native American Arts Auction. Anne Hedlund’s Reflections of the Weaver’s World contains a biographical article on Mary as does the more recent Weaver’s Way by Carter and Dodie Allen.

Mary is a delightful and gracious lady in addition to being a highly skilled master weaver.

By: David Byrd

David Byrd — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:32:57 +0000

I’m interested in Mary Henderson Begay’s weavings when she was a Master Weaver at Hubble Trading Post. We traveled through the Post about 5 years ago and had the pleasure of observing her weave. So inspiring it was that we purchased a beautiful rug that reminded us of a similar one that parents purchased from HTP in early 1930′s.

I’ve heard that Mary retired recently????? I’d realy like to know more regarding Mary and if she continues to weave.

Thank you so much,

David Byrd