Navajo Sandpainting by Darlene Thomas - Father Sky Design - 6D01G Leather The opening is 1" and

The opening is 1" and the piece is 7/8" wide

The opening is 1-1/2" and the piece is 2" at it's widest

Bear Symbol

These complex ceremonies involve the use of herbs

Longest animal stone is a bit over 1"

Navajo Sandpainting by Darlene Thomas - Father Sky Design - 6D01G Leather The opening is 1" andAccording 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