Mother Earth and Father Sky

Navajo Mother Earth and Father Sky sandpainting weaving, featuring two large ceremonial figures on an ivory field. Mother Earth is represented with the four sacred plants within her body: corn, beans, tobacco, and squash. These plants are central to Navajo agricultural and ceremonial life, symbolizing nourishment, balance, and the gifts of the earth. Father Sky is shown with the sun, moon, and starry night sky, representing the celestial forces that bring light, time, rain, and seasonal order. Together, Mother Earth and Father Sky reflect the relationship between the earth below and the sky above, a balance that supports life, growth, and harmony within Navajo tradition. The figures are enclosed by a Rainbow Guardian, a protective form often seen in Navajo sandpainting designs, framing the composition and reinforcing the sense of ceremonial protection and balance.

34” (2.83') Width, 36” (3') Length