Vintage Navajo Sand Painting Ernest Hunt 1976 Native American Art 12”x12”
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| Management number | 5201438 | Release Date | 2025/08/19 | List Price | $57.00 | Model Number | 5201438 | ||
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Beautiful vintage Navajo sand painting signed by Ernest Hunt and dated 7-3-76. This traditional style artwork is created with natural colored sands adhered to a board, depicting Monster Slayer, one of the Hero Twins of Navajo mythology.
The painting incorporates symbolic elements explained on the back in the artist’s own handwriting:
• Four directions & seasons – representing balance of earth and life cycles
• Four ages of life – infant, youth, middle age, old age
• Buffalo horns – strength and protection
• Eagle feathers – law and justice
• Rainbows – a bridge to the spirit world
• Monster Slayer – walking in beauty, blessing and healing the sick
• Size: approx. 12” x 12”
• Medium: Natural colored sand on board
• Date: July 3, 1976
• Artist: Ernest Hunt (signed on back)
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with vibrant colors and light wear consistent with age (see photos).
A striking piece of Southwestern Native American art
| Category | Home > Artwork > Paintings |
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| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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