Navajo Sandpainting by Marlene Doby - Sun and Corn Design 6D01N Bracelet The silver beads are handmade

The silver beads are handmade beads that measure 10mm

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

Dimensions: 6MM wide and 18" length

Brooch is 1-3/4" in diameter

It has scenes hand-carved straight out of the Hopi heritage and traditions including the kivas and the rain clouds (rain clouds are intrinsically tied to Hopi ceremonial practices and rituals)

Navajo Sandpainting by Marlene Doby - Sun and Corn Design 6D01N Bracelet The silver beads are handmadeAccording 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