1980s Sandpainting Rug tribe_pima Finished with a 39” black

Finished with a 39” black leather cord

this imagery references the prophecy that "when the big frog croaks

Intricate Wide Ruins Weaving made with Vegetal Dyes

The central motif represents a ceremonial altar

Wooden handle with attached cord and a feather at the top

1980s Sandpainting Rug tribe_pima Finished with a 39” black1980 Navajo sandpainting tapestry weaving by Barbara Benally depicting the Feather People sandpainting design. Four ceremonial figures radiate from a central turquoise circle, connected by sacred pathways in a precise four direction composition. Each figure is rendered with remarkable detail, showing traditional body decoration, masks, and ceremonial elements associated with Navajo sandpainting imagery. Branching feather plumes extend outward in