Herman Tyler Jr.; Authentic Navajo Sandpainting; 8” x 8”; SP88-2H turquoise earrings brown and cream

brown and cream

The Sunface Kachina represents the spirit of the Sun

Approximately 2” L

Measures 1 3/4" long by 1 1/2" wide

These authentic sterling silver earrings with genuine turquoise stones were handcrafted by Zuni artist Gayle Cauavza

Herman Tyler Jr.; Authentic Navajo Sandpainting; 8” x 8”; SP88-2H turquoise earrings brown and creamSand paintings are done in careful and sacred manners according to the ancient knowledge of the art. As the sick patient is seated atop the completed sand painting the medicine man bends to reverently touch a portion of a figure in the painting then moves to touch the patient, transferring the medicine as power. As this is done the sickness falls from the patient and harmony returns.