Authentic Calvin Toddy (C.T.) Navajo Sand Painting Pair – Yei & Sun Face (8x8)
$120.00
Bring the vibrant storytelling and timeless texture of the American Southwest into your space with this exceptional, authentic pair of Navajo (Diné) sand paintings by acclaimed native artist Calvin Toddy. Meticulously handmade using finely ground natural stone, sandstone, and mineral pigments, this matching diptych perfectly balances traditional sacred iconography with a striking Mid-Century aesthetic.
The two pieces work beautifully together, capturing two distinct narratives from Navajo culture: The Landscape Yei (Signed "By C.T."): Features a beautifully stylized Yei Bi Chei (Holy Spirit/Dancer) holding ceremonial rattles, dynamically posed next to a classic Southwestern mesa butte and a desert agave plant.
The Sun Face & Yei (Inscribed "1 Yei"): Features a sacred Yei deity alongside the powerful Sun Face (Tsohanoai), complete with traditional horns and radiating turquoise, black, and terracotta energy beams symbolizing life and cosmic balance.
The reverse sides feature the artist's original pencil studio markings, with one piece clearly signed "By C.T." (Calvin Toddy's established hallmark) and the companion piece carefully noted with its subject, "1 Yei."
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Good vintage condition with minimal vintage wear to the outer wooden frames.
Sand Integrity: Excellent structural stability with minimal to no loss of sand grain; the intricate, hand-drizzled textured surface remains clean and firmly adhered to the backing boards.
Color Palette: Remarkably well-preserved. The earthy ochres, deep terracottas, and crisp, vivid turquoise pigments remain beautifully vibrant and unfaded.
Product Details
Art Type: Authentic Navajo Folk Art Sand Paintings (Sold as a Set of 2)
Artist: Calvin Toddy (Signed "C.T." on reverse)
Medium: Natural colored sands and crushed minerals on board
Dimensions: 8" x 8" each (including frame)
Circa: Late 20th Century (circa 1980s–1990s)
Display: Equipped with built-in sawtooth hangers, ready to add immediate texture and character to your walls.
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