Navajo Sandpainting by Marlene Doby - Sun and Corn Design 6D01N Bracelet Even the craggy rock base

Even the craggy rock base shows off Miguel's carving skills

Brooch is 1-3/4" in diameter

She is called the "mother" crow as she initiates the young boys into the Katsina rituals

Dimensions: 6MM wide and 18" length

Navajo Sandpainting by Marlene Doby - Sun and Corn Design 6D01N Bracelet Even the craggy rock baseAccording 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