| Description |
The first of a series of two sand paintings that were donated to the NHMU 2024; ; ; The following text is written on the back of the sand painting- ""Female Yei" This is a Navajo Indian Sand Painting thats done during the eight days and nine nights ceremony called "The Blessing Way" chant.; ; She wears a cap with eagle feathers tied to it. White line on her forehead denote conscience and yellow chin line denotescorn pollen path. Arm streamers and sash belt are of rainbow and feet of black clouds.; ; She carries blessed spruce, corn plant, tobacco pouch, and blessed water jug in her hands.; ; Rainbow bars on each side with feather at the tips. Black bar at the bottom is the universe. This painting is all hand done out of pulverized natura colored sand stones.; ; By: Little Flower *illegible signature after* " |
