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Object Number
2018.10.28
Display Title
Large sand painting, framed, signed R. N. Benally
Descriptions
Object Description
Large, signed sand painting; written on back: This is the Sun. With 3 yei-be-chai dancers. They [bang?] and dance for healing and blessings."
Inventory Description
Sand painting, framed, three central figures, circled, written on back: "This is the Sun. With 3 yei-be-chai dancers. They sing and dance for healing and blessings. By R.N.Benally"
Classification
- Special
Department
Ethnographic
Artist
R. N. Benally
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Wood Sand Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 76 × 76 × 2 cm (29 15/16 × 29 15/16 × 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2018.10.28
Credit Line
Gift of Elaine Kotell Binder and Richard Binder
Provenance
Collector
Elaine K. Binder
Collector
Richard Binder MD
Donor
Donated by
Elaine K. Binder
Donor
Donated by
Richard Binder MD
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