Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 2019-0001-0157 | |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Sandpainting | |
| Culture | Navajo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | San Juan | |
| Other Geographic Data | Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Shiprock | |
| Maker's Name | Cecil Myerson (1951-2012) or Jean Myerson | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1983 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | ||
| Description | Square sandpainting composed in radial pattern; In the center is a large, black circle with a small “Yei” or Holy Woman standing inside, surrounded by a ring of eagle feathers in turquoise, white, red, and orange; At equal intervals, four double lightning bolts extend from the central black circle and transition into the four sacred plants of corn, tobacco, squash, and beans; Pendant feathers in colors of white, turquoise, red, and orange extend from the border of the inner black circle, creating an inner ring of feathers surrounding the Yei; A rainbow, depicted by a thick, curved double line of blue and red, borders the design field; Set in a wooden frame; Written on the back of the piece: “Sun and Eagle” This is a ceremonial sand painting - used for healing in many ways. Myerson.” | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 33.7, Width = 33.7, Thickness = 2.2 | |