Navajo people believe that the universe to be delicately balanced. Only man can upset it, causing disaster and/or illness. When this happens, a medicine mane must restore the natural balance. Balance is restored in the universe by healing the offender with chants, herbs, prayers, songs, and sand paintings. They are made mainly out of naturally colored sand, that comes from rocks that are crushed. Each color represents a direction and a time of day; Blue- South and Midday Sky, Black-North and Night, Yellow-West and Evening Twilight, White-East and Dawn.

Marvelous Christmas ball ornament with sand painting of a kachina and Monument Valley. Hand made by Navajo artist, Rita Johnson.

3 1/4″ tall x 2 1/2″ wide x 2 1/2″ long

Native American Art