Navajo Sandpainting by Glen Nez - Sun Design - 6D02K Feather and flatback part of bolo

and flatback part of bolo cord is 5/8" wide

is hand inlaid with an Elk Head

In this scene she is descending the craggy peak signifying the start to a fertile and prosperous year

Erick Begay is a master silversmith and goldsmith with more than 37 years experience

and they maintain a high standard of quality using genuine stones set in sterling silver

Navajo Sandpainting by Glen Nez - Sun Design - 6D02K Feather and flatback part of boloAccording to the Navajo religion, the Universe is a very delicately balanced thing. If this balance is upset, some disaster usually an illness will follow. To restore the balance and harmony means performing one of the many Navajo chants or ways. These complex ceremonies involve the use of herbs, prayers, songs and sandpaintings. The sandpainting is done in a careful and sacred manner, according to the ancient knowledge of the art. As the patient is