BAD MOON RISING PONCHO by Diné Artist Zefren-M

Dimensions 33” Length X 54” Wide

Navajo Two faced Poncho with the Early morning dawn blanket on one side and Night darkness blanket on the other. It is the leadership and Warrior blankets woven together.

This symbolizes that the end is often times a new beginning so one should not be hopeless when the whole world seems out of order.

72 in. long with 55 in. width at the center.

Ephraim Anderson (also known as Zefren-m) is a Native American multi-disciplinary artist based out of the southwestern US. Belonging to the Navajo Nation, Anderson has spent the last 4 decades continuing the traditions taught to them by their grandparents.

Anderson attended University of New Mexico, earned a certificate in Navajo weaving from Navajo Cultural Arts program, and has participated in the Heard Museum guild Indian Market and fair (Heard Indian Market), the Southwestern Association of Indian Arts (SWAIA). They are currently pursuing a bachelor’s in fine arts with an emphasis on Navajo Silversmithing at Diné College.