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NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO SAND PAINTING BALL ORNAMENT BY DARLENE JOHNSON

$ 11.08

Availability: 91 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: 10%
  • Origin: Navajo
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Condition: New
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Artisan: DARLENE JOHNSON
  • Modified Item: No
  • Culture: Native American: US

    Description

    NATIVE AMERICAN
    NAVAJO SAND PAINTING BALL ORNAMENT BY DARLENE JOHNSON
    Navajo people believe that the universe to be delicately balanced. Only man can upset it, causing disaster and/or illness.  When this happens, a medicine mane must restore the natural balance.  Balance is restored in the universe by healing the offender with chants, herbs, prayers, songs, and sand paintings.  They are made mainly out of naturally colored sand, that comes from rocks that are crushed.  Each color represents a direction and a time of day; Blue- South and Midday Sky, Black-North.
    Lovely Christmas ball ornament with sand painting of a medicine bear.  Created by Navajo artist Darlene Johnson.
    3  1/2″ tall x 2  5/8″ wide x 2  5/8″ long
    Artist card included
    Native American Art