Navajo Sandpainting by Glen Nez - Father Sky 5J08O Sterling Silver and other public figures as

and other public figures as a symbol of regional pride and individuality

and flatback part of bolo cord is 5/8" wide

likely corn

This type of work is typically made in round and oval designs

Description: This piece is Hopi handmade overlay jewelry

Navajo Sandpainting by Glen Nez - Father Sky 5J08O Sterling Silver and other public figures asAccording 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