By Leroy and Erma Boyd. The main foundation
of the crown is the half-round silver that indicates the three branches
of the Navajo Nation Government which are Executive, Judicial and Legislative.
The half-round silver are symbols of
72 "Jaw" design which signifies "Power and Strength" for the Navajo
Nation Nation, surrounded by "C" designs which are symbols of "Rain"
which signifies "Good Prospects" and "Retain Navajo Language and Culture"
on the Navajo Reservation.
The five clusters in the crown represents
the five agencies within the Navajo reservation which are Eastern, Shiprock,
Chinle, Fort Defiance and Western with a silver dome symbol, "Sky Bank"
which signifies "Leading to Happiness."
Outside the half-round silver is surrounded
with 110 petite pointed natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise which signifies
the 110 chapters on the Navajo Nation.
Below the foundation is Coral, a symbol
of "Protection." We all thank the Heavenly Father for protecting us
daily. Pray for all Veterans who have served and defended our Freedom.
Without their brave services, we would have never known freedom. Nations
who pray together will always band together as one Nation.
2002-2007 |
In the middle of the crown is an emblem
of the Navajo Tribal Seal. Eighty-eight stones represents Council Delegates
of the Navajo Nation. The Seal is surrounded by 23 petite pointed Jet
which signifies North also known as Winter with a sacred LaPlanta Mountain
or Mountain Hesperus that is fastened by Rainbow and covered by Night.
North is "Respect for Nature" and the element is Rock.
Twenty-three petite pointed natural
Sleeping Beauty turquoise signifies South also known as Summer with
a sacred Mount Taylor that is fastened by Stone Flint Knife and covered
by Noon. The South is "Making a Living" and the element is Water.
Right Side:
Twenty-one petite pointed White Shell signifies East also known as Spring
with a sacred Blanca Peak that is fastened by Lightning and covered
by Sunrise. East is "Standards for Life" and the element is Air.
Left Side: Twenty-one petite
pointed Abalone signifies West also known as Autumn with sacred San
Francisco Peak that is fastened by Sun Beam and covered by Sunset. West
is "Social Competence" and the element is Fire.
The band of the crown is the most prestigious
title "Miss Navajo Nation." One will wear the title "Miss Navajo Nation"
and the "Crown" with grace and honor for the Navajo Nation. Walking
in Beauty with happiness, a balance life, good health, harmony and surrounded
with many blessings from the greatest creator, God.
Miss Navajo Nation 1982 - 1983, Sunny Dooley |
Miss Navajo Nation 1983 - 1984, Shirley Paulson Leonard |
