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Harrison Begay was a master at capturing the beauty and harmony of everyday Navajo life. In this painting of two young women racing their ponies, Begay has included details that are unique to the Navajo way. The two girls are dressed in traditional woman's fashion, which includes a pleated velvet skirt with a matching top decorated with silver buttons and with a concha belt. On their feet, they have knee high wrapped moccasins. Their hair is held back in the traditional bun or tsee yel. They are wearing turquoise jah clah (ear strings) and silver and turquoise bracelets. 

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