Clara Sherman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clara Sherman
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Clara Sherman in 2007
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Nezbah Gould
February 18, 1914 Near the Toadlena-Newcomb area
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| Died | July 31, 2010 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | American Navajo |
| Known for | Weaving |
| Movement | Navajo rugs |
| Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award, Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, August, 2004; New Mexico Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts, 2006 |
Clara Nezbah Sherman (February 18, 1914 – July 31, 2010) was a talented Navajo artist. She was especially famous for her beautiful Navajo rugs. Her birth name was Nezbah Gould.
Clara came from a family of weavers. She and her nine brothers and sisters learned to weave when they were children. This skill was passed down through their family. Clara had several children with her husband, John Sherman. Her daughters and granddaughters also learned to weave, continuing this important family tradition.
About Clara Sherman
Clara Sherman was born in 1914 near the Toadlena-Newcomb area. Her mother belonged to the Hashtłʼishnii clan. Her father was from the Naashashí Dineʼé clan. She was the last living member of her ten siblings.
Her Musical Talent
Besides weaving, Clara also played the harmonica. She was very good at it! She could play both the main tune and the bass part at the same time.
Awards and Recognition
Clara Sherman received many important awards for her amazing weaving.
- In 2004, she earned a Lifetime Achievement Award. This was from the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts.
- In 2006, the governor of New Mexico gave her the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts. This award recognized her great skill and contribution to art.
Her work is shown at the historic Toadlena Trading Post. This place is part of New Mexico Arts' Fiber Arts Trail. It helps people learn about traditional weaving.
See also
In Spanish: Clara Sherman para niños
