“Stained Glass” Pendant tribe_tohono-oodham Framed and Matted Navajo sandpainting

Framed and Matted Navajo sandpainting by Harvey R

The design follows the classic third-phase chief blanket layout with broad horizontal bands of natural brown and white framed by cochineal red fields and indigo blue accents

woven with handspun wool and featuring a bold red ground accented by stepped diamond motifs and serrated elements

The bola tie has a custom backing

representing fertility

“Stained Glass” Pendant tribe_tohono-oodham Framed and Matted Navajo sandpaintingSterling Silver Stained Glass Pendant with Mosaic Inlay of Natural Turquoise, Spiny Oyster Shell, Lapis, Sugilite, Variscite, and Bumblebee Jasper, separated by thinly cut black Pennsylvania jet spacer stones. Turquoise mines represented include Ithaca Peak, New Lander, Sleeping Beauty, and Kingman. 1. 125 Width, 2. 5 Height