The Navajo Sand painting is a symbolic representation of some
portion of Navajo mythology and is a big part of the lengthy
curing rites and is used by most tribes in the Southwest. The
Navajo Indians have developed them to the greatest degree and
have between 600 and 1000 separate designs.
The Navajo Sand Painting is made using
pulverized minerals and charcoal to form patterns, at times pollen
and corn meal may also be used. The size of the Navajo Sand Painting
can vary so much that it may become so large that it requires a dozen
or more persons working all day to create. The Navajo Sand Painting
is created and destroyed
between sunrise and sunset of one day.
Colors used in the Navajo Sand Painting are usually
symbolic of direction; as a general rule white is east, yellow is
west, black (a male color) is north and blue (female) is south; red
represents sunshine.
The person for whom the Navajo Sand Painting is
being created is usually seated on the Navajo Sand Painting after
it is completed and parts of it are placed on his body. Through the
rituals the person becomes purified and by identifying in this way
with the deities invoked, he gains power from them and overcomes
the evil causing the illness and thereby walks again in beauty and
is in harmony with the universe. The sand absorbs the evil and then
the Sand Painting is
ceremonially buried.
We also offer a large selection of Thirstystone
drink coasters made from totally natural sandstone, by Desert
Sandscapes Inc, makers of the World most absorbent coasters.
And while you're here don't overlook our complete selection of Annie
Oakley perfume and Colognes and many other fine Southwest
Gifts.
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Turquoise Bracelets
You will find a great selection of men and womens Turquoise Bracelets from Native American Indian Artists of the Southwest.
We are always adding new Navajo and Zuni Indian Jewelry in Turquoise, so be sure to check out the "Whats New" section.
Make a Statement with this Handcarved Buffalo Bone 18 Feather Necklace by Silver Hawk. Comes with matching Earrings.
You will enjoy any piece created by Native American Artist, Silver Hawk. All are handcarved from Buffalo Bone. Designs depict various birds of prey, such as the Snowy Owl.
