Navajo Sandpainting of a Kachina with Pottery and Basket

This is a traditional Navajo sandpainting executed on a square board, measuring approximately 12 by 12 inches. The piece utilizes finely ground, naturally colored sands and pigments to create a textural, matte surface. The central composition features a highly detailed Kachina figure in traditional regalia including feathered headdress and ornate necklaces, set behind a ceremonial basket and adjacent to a large olla-style ceramic vessel with geometric Greek key patterns. The color palette is earth-toned, emphasizing terracottas, ochre, white, black, and turquoise. The background maintains a circular halo effect that draws focus to the central figures. In terms of condition, the item shows some edge wear and minor surface abrasions consistent with age, likely dating it to the mid-to-late 20th century. The craftsmanship is highly detailed, visible in the precision of the line work and the consistent density of the sand application. While no signature is immediately visible on the front, these works are often signed on the reverse with the artist's name and tribal affiliation. This piece represents a secularized version of traditional Navajo healing sandpaintings made for the commercial art market.