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Navajo Spiritual Healing Sand Art Painting

$39

Ships for $9.99

Posted about 1 month ago in Agoura Hills, CA

Condition: Used (normal wear)

Listed in categories: Collectibles & Art - Art - Paintings

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Navajo Spiritual Healing Sand Art Painting

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Signed

Size

Small (up to 12in.)

Color

Blue

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This is a Navajo sandpainting, a traditional art form deeply rooted in the spiritual and healing ceremonies of the Navajo (Diné) people. Ceremonial Purpose: Traditionally, these intricate dry paintings are created by medicine men (hataalii or singers) during healing or blessing ceremonies to restore balance and harmony (hozho). Sacred Imagery: The paintings depict sacred images from Navajo religious traditions, often featuring deities like the Yei Bei Chai, who are benevolent guardian beings. Ephemeral Nature: Ceremonial sandpaintings are created from memory using crushed minerals, plants, and other natural materials, and are ritually destroyed before dawn to prevent misuse of their spiritual power. Cultural Significance: This art form serves as a vital link to Navajo mythology and spiritual practices, embodying a deep connection to the Holy People and the forces of life. This particular painting is about 12 inches square and has a couple signatures on the back.

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Folk art

Medium

Nature items

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