Ben, Wallace
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.
