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Signed David Peters Navajo Sand Painting ? ?Rainbow Yei of Growth Happiness? Beautiful original handmade Navajo sand painting signed David Peters on the reverse and titled ?Rainbow Yei of Growth Happiness.? This colorful framed artwork features traditional Navajo-inspired imagery with two Yei (Holy People) figures enclosed within the protective Rainbow Yei, a well-known symbol in Navajo tradition. Research indicates that David Peters was a Navajo sand painter who, along with Juanita Peters, demonstrated traditional sand-painting techniques in the National Park Service educational film Sandpainting: A Navajo Tradition. While David Peters is not widely represented in auction records, his work is documented as part of the Navajo sand-painting tradition. This permanent sand painting is handcrafted using colored sand adhered to a rigid backing for display. Unlike ceremonial sand paintings, which are temporary, works such as this were created specifically as collectible art while drawing inspiration from traditional Navajo symbolism. Features * Original handmade sand painting * Signed David Peters * Titled ?Rainbow Yei of Growth Happiness? * Approximate artwork diameter: 11 inches * Framed and ready to hang * Earth-tone natural sand colors * Traditional Navajo-inspired ceremonial design * Excellent Southwestern decor or Native American art display piece Condition Very good pre-owned condition. The sand artwork remains vibrant and well preserved within the original frame. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description and represent the exact item you will receive. Symbolism The Rainbow Yei is a protective figure in Navajo tradition, while the Yei (Holy People) depicted within the design symbolize spiritual guidance, harmony, growth, and well-being. This piece is both an attractive decorative artwork and an example of the permanent sand-painting tradition developed for collectors. Approximate Date Based on its construction, framing, and style, this piece likely dates to the 1970s?1990s. ? Search Keywords David Peters, Navajo sand painting, Rainbow Yei, Yei, Native American art, Southwestern art, Dine, handmade sand art, framed wall art, tribal decor, collectible sand painting, folk art, vintage Southwest, signed artwork, Arizona, New Mexico, Indigenous art.