Navaya – No More Stolen Sisters by Alina Cochran

14" H x 8" D x 8.5" W
 
Clay Navaya was created to honor the lives of Indigenous women and girls who have been murdered, gone missing, or experienced violence. Her name symbolizes strength, remembrance, and hope. The striking red handprint across her face references the internationally recognized symbol of the No More Stolen Sisters movement, representing both the silencing of Indigenous voices and the determination to ensure they are heard. The words "No More Stolen Sisters", impressed into the clay, serve as a permanent call for justice and remembrance. They transform the sculpture itself into a witness - one that asks viewers to confront an ongoing crisis that has affected Indigenous communities for generations. Rather than depicting despair alone, Navaya stands as a call to compassion, awareness, and collective responsibility. She reminds us that every life has value, every voice deserves to be heard, and that art can become a powerful catalyst for conversation, remembrance, and change.