Up for sale is a stunning, authentic mid-to-late 20th-century Native American sand painting titled \"Chiricahua Sun\" by Navajo artisan R. Castillo. This exquisite piece features a beautifully balanced design intricately rendered using natural, crushed multi-colored sands.The front showcases a central sun shield flanked by prominent horns, eagles, and stylized geometric features. What makes this particular piece incredibly unique and collectible is the fully intact, handwritten narrative script on the reverse side detailing the cultural significance of the work:\"Chiricahua Sun Sandpainting. The center shield, the symbol of the sun, represents defense and protection. The buffalo horns are the symbol of strength, while the eagle feathers at their tips stand for balance and justice. Be always ready to defend yourself, but if attack becomes imperative, may the thoughts of man rise as high as the eagles do so that the motives may be pure and the actions shall be filled with justice and honor.\"The backing features the artist\'s original signature \"R. Castillo\" along with a vintage retail stamp from \"The Old West\" trading gallery in Alamogordo, New Mexico. It also retains a gallery label from Alaska Art & Frame, indicating its path through private collections.This is a beautiful, ready-to-hang piece of Southwestern heritage that serves as both incredible wall art and a preservation of Native American storytelling. Approx 12x12 inches.Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to confirm condition details and exact dimensions before offerding or purchasing. Shipped securely with premium packaging to preserve the sand artwork.
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