Navajo Sand Painting by Glen Nez 7x7 - 4D10S Pink Mussel Shell Leekya's fetishes

Leekya's fetishes

Derrick Gordon is a friend and colleague of mine that lives in New Mexico

Him's work is characterized by its intricacy and attention to detail

Here she is depicted with the white sash

Dimensions: The inside of this bracelet measures 5-1/2" from end to end

Navajo Sand Painting by Glen Nez 7x7 - 4D10S Pink Mussel Shell Leekya's fetishesAccording 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