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Native American-Navajo Pictograph Sandpainting-SHEEP DANCING W/ STARS-Zach Ben

$ 131.47

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Modified Item: No
  • Artisan: Zachariah Ben
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: New
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    Native American Art - 100% Authentic Navajo/Dine' Sandpainting -"Sheep Dancing with Stars" - Sandpainting Pictograph (a painting created on a rock) painted on sedimentary rock plate using all natural pigments.  Painting has a hand made shadow box frame.  A stunning work of art by Dine' artist Zachariah Ben.  Signed on back and ready for hanging.
    Navajo Sandpaintings are called "places where the gods come and go" in the Navajo language.
    Size:
    Piece measures 11 1/2" x 6 3/4" x 1 1/4" (actual painting measures 9" x 5 1/2")
    Sand Paintings: Navajo people believe the universe to be delicately balanced. Only humans can upset it, causing disaster and/or illness.  When this happens, a medicine man must restore the natural balance. Balance is restored in the universe by healing the offender with chants, herbs, prayers, songs, and sand paintings.
    Zachariah Ben
    , 22 year old gifted contemporary style sand painter, learned the art of Sandpainting from his father, reputed artist, Joe Ben Jr.  Says Zachariah “As a young boy I fondly remember creating messes in my father's studio from time to time, but also learning the importance of each pigment that represents, quite literally, the makeup of our physical world. As I got older, I finally decided to grab a board and start my own works. Today I am apprenticing to become a Medicine Man within the Diné (Navajo) culture. I have been on this journey and will continue to learn and teach this beautiful culture for the next generation using the art of Sandpainting.” Zachariah has won First Place in the youth division for Gallup Ceremonial and various art shows.
    Collector card included.
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