sand painting
the ceremonial practice among Navaho and Pueblo Indians of creating symbolic designs on a flat surface with varicolored sand.
the designs so made.
Origin of sand painting
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How to use sand painting in a sentence
“Twenty years ago, few persons were allowed to witness the making of a sand painting,” he told the Cubs.
Dan Carter and the Great Carved Face | Mildred A. WirtBy placing Dan in charge of the sand painting project, the boys felt that the job already was half done.
Dan Carter and the Great Carved Face | Mildred A. WirtA half-sob escaped Dan as he beheld the ruin of the beautiful sand painting.
Dan Carter and the Great Carved Face | Mildred A. WirtThe hogan is finished, the sand painting started, and we expect to get at our Wells Fargo station in a couple of days.
Dan Carter and the Great Carved Face | Mildred A. WirtWhile Dan, Midge and Chips worked on the sand painting, the other boys received instructions in water safety.
Dan Carter and the Great Carved Face | Mildred A. Wirt
British Dictionary definitions for sand painting
a type of painting done by American Indians, esp in the healing ceremonies of the Navaho, using fine coloured sand on a neutral ground
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