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Artist John L. Begay (Navajo)

Titles

Sacred Plants and Yeis

Namesandpainting

Dateunknown

Mediumparticle board, adhesive, sand, gypsum, yellow ochre, red sandstone, charcoal

Dimensions8 1/16 × 16 1/16 in. (20.5 × 40.8 cm); frame 50.7 cm x 30.3 cm

Credit LineGift of Art and Susan Peinado

CultureNavajo

Inscribed"Sacred Plants and Yeis" a Navajo sandpainting used in certain rituals. J. L. Begay.

Object numberA2016-8-3

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand made; rectangular board with permanent dry painted design, created by artist who lets colored sands flow through his fingers with control and skill onto prepared board covered with adhesive; black ground, with brown, red, orange, green, gray, and white; design consists of two Yei figures, one with rectangular head, the other with round head, both wearing same traditional Yei costume and accessories, but in different colors; each has a rattle in right hand and three plant stems in left hand; at center is large corn plant, with possible roots, and three stalks with beans, and other vegetal plants, oriented around a circle.

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