Navajo Sand Painting by Johnny Benally 7x7 - 4D10H Leather Metal: 925 (Sterling Silver)

Metal: 925 (Sterling Silver)

The yucca leaf brush strokes provide extra depth and detail to this lovely piece

dances gracefully across the pendant

Her pieces often feature motifs inspired by nature

Dimensions: 4-3/4" Long

Navajo Sand Painting by Johnny Benally 7x7 - 4D10H Leather Metal: 925 (Sterling Silver)According 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