Navajo Sand Painting by Johnny Benally 7x7 - 4D10R Wood Signed: EL

Signed: EL

The use of Kingman Turquoise in the ring adds to its appeal

a traditional pose that can be seen in other renditions of the story

Frances Begay

Dimensions: Inside measurement is 5-1/4" from end to end with an open gap of 1-3/8"

Navajo Sand Painting by Johnny Benally 7x7 - 4D10R Wood Signed: ELAccording 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