James C Joe Authentic 'Storm People" Navaho Sand Painting. Signed and dated.

Authentic James C Joe Navaho Sand People " Lightening with Cloud" Sand Painting. Dated 1972. This is in the original frame, notation * See below for notes from artist on back. Signed and dated by the artist. Excellent condition. (one minor area with loss of sand, and a few small dings on frame, consistent with age).Please see pictures. James C Joe. was a renowned Navajo Artist and one of the first to transform sand paintings into a contemporary medium by using glue to fix the sand to boards. A medicine man, or hatahli, James Joe also helped set the parameters for what was acceptable when it came to turning a sacred healing art into a fine art. Please feel free to ask questions. I don't offer refunds. *" This sand painting is used in Navaho Religian Ceremonial. About his is Lightening with Cloud. The sand is natural color." Thank you for your interest in this fine piece of art and history.