Navajo Sand Painting by Nephi Benally 7x7 - 4D10J Pink Mussel Shell a symbol of spiritual significance

a symbol of spiritual significance

4 inch diameter

including Santa Fe Indian Market and Heard Museum

Wampun Quahog

The silver beads are 6mm diameter

Navajo Sand Painting by Nephi Benally 7x7 - 4D10J Pink Mussel Shell a symbol of spiritual significanceAccording 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