Navajo sand painting

Navajo sand painting is a traditional spiritual art form used in healing ceremonies, where intricate images are created on a flat surface using naturally colored sands and minerals. These temporary, highly detailed designs depict deities, symbols, and natural elements, serving as tools to invoke spiritual guidance and restore balance. The process is highly sacred, with artists intentionally avoiding permanent preservation to honor the supernatural origins. After the ritual, the sand paintings are usually left undisturbed, symbolizing their divine purpose and emphasizing their role as a transient, spiritual offering rather than a permanent artwork.