Vintage Native American Navajo Sand Painting Guardian Bear. Measures 6x9

Pottery has been a significant craft for the Navajo, with distinct styles evolving over time. The combination of sand painting techniques with pottery, particularly in the form of figurines like this bear, represents a fusion of traditional art forms. These pieces often depict animals, deities, or cultural symbols, and are frequently signed by the artist, indicating their origin and adding to their collectibility.

Navajo sand painting, also known as 'iikááh,' is a sacred traditional art form of the Navajo people. These intricate designs are created by pouring colored sand onto a flat surface, traditionally the floor of a hogan, and are used in healing ceremonies.