Navajo Sand Painting by Johnny Benally 7x7 - 4D10H Leather dances gracefully across the pendant

dances gracefully across the pendant

Dimensions: Bolo Pendant is 2" in diameter

Dimensions: 4-3/4" Long

outlined in white providing a stark contrast

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

Navajo Sand Painting by Johnny Benally 7x7 - 4D10H Leather dances gracefully across the pendantAccording 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