Other Original Art
Herbert Ben Sr. created this sandpainting in 1976. It is signed on the back by the artist, and titled "Storm figures, rain and lightning". The material of natural color sandstones is used to relate visual folklore stories and healing ceremonies. Often seen are the four directions, the four sacred plants, and the rainbow Yei for protection.
Navajo people believe the universe to be delicately balanced. If it is out of balance, then it is restored by healing the offender with chants, herbs, prayers, songs and sandpaintings. Wallace Ben has named this fine example, " Water People Under the Sun Chant". The quality of a sandpainting is determined by the fineness and uniformity of the sand, the complexity of design and the skill of the artist in producing even, straight, uniform lines. There is so much detail and imagery in this 28 inch by 28 inch ceremonial painting.
Nancy Young, handmade paper, and petroglyph imagery, all go together. Nancy has been making paper petroglyph art in 3 dimensional and 2 dimensional form, for almost 30 years. We offer a wide variety of Nancy's framed art work. Call to see about available sizes.
"Hopi Maiden"- Serigraph petroglyph image on acid-free paper by Jan Thompson. Matted and framed.
Deerskin, willow and beadwork cradleboard by Navajo Mary Turtle. Measures 31 inches tall and is 16 1/2 inches at the widest. Done in the style of Ute mountain beadworking.
Deerskin, willow and beadwork cradleboard by Navajo, Mary Turtle. Measures 28 tall by 14 inches at the widest. Done in the style of the Ute Mountain Ute.
