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Navajo Picture Writing On Muslin, Two Humpback Yeis with Two Bat Guardians

$2,150
£1,616.73
€1,889.51
CA$3,008.75
A$3,378.60
CHF 1,779.95
MX$41,819.57
NOK 22,037.04
SEK 20,980.21
DKK 14,095.26
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Unknown Navajo Medicine Man Navajo picture writing on muslin Two Humpback Yeis With Two Bat Guardians Muslin, mineral pigments, sand Navajo Medicine Man active 1947 - 1970 To aid in recalling all the different paintings, a medicine man will refer to pre-painted drawings on muslin, as the above example. The drawings are called picture writing by the Navajo. They are always incomplete, but incorporate the symbols and images that appear in the sand paintings and are painted with the same earthen pigments that are used for sand paintings.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 0.07 in (1.78 mm)
  • Style:
    Native American (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1947-1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5902226522132

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