American Indian & Western -Sundog B. VanLandingham Collection w/ Guests
Sat, Apr 23, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 400
Navajo New Mexican Sand Art Panel Art
Estimate: $300 - $600
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Featured in this lot are three New Mexico, Native American sand art panels on individual boards. Two are depictions of male Yei, spirit deities of the Navajo people. There are several divinities in the Navaho pantheon known as yéi, which is translated "god" or "genius". The yéi, which seem to be deities of minor importance, are supposed to abide in certain localities. In prayers in their honor, the home is mentioned to the yéi, to whom appeal is specially made. The yéi are supposed to be married and have families. The two-feathered yei is made for certain rituals believed to aid in the treatment of an ailing member of the tribe. The sand used is derived from naturally colored ground-up rock. The third panel depicts Yei Bie Chei, "maternal grandfather of the yei", another name of Talking God who often speaks on behalf of the other Holy People. A description of the ritual and form of the Yébîchai ceremony, Kléjê Hatál or Night Chant, covering its nine days of performance, will give a comprehensive idea of all Navaho nine-day ceremonies, which combine both religious and medical observances in which individuals are dressed for the nine days ceremony to heal the sick of the tribe. All three panels are in very fine condition and have minimal scratches. The art measures 11" H x 7" W.
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