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Path Finder by Thomas Benally The "Spirit of Wolf" chose to take an earth walk as the Path Finder of new ideas, as a teacher of spiritual things, and to symbolize the importance of family unity. Pyrography combined with sandpaint, color pencils, pastels, and inset with turquoise on wood panel, 16 in. by 20 in. Interpretation of image and image courtesy of the artist and the Red Chief Trading Post

Pot with Brush and Window by Thomas Benally Here are a few of the items a newlywed couple will receive to bless their new beginnings. The feathers are symbolic of the joining together of two young spirits. Pyrography combined with sandpaint, color pencils, pastels, and inset with turquoise on wood panel, 12 in. by 12 in. Interpretation of image and image courtesy of the artist and the Red Chief Trading Post

Pot with Brush in Red by Thomas Benally Here are a few of the items a newlywed couple will receive to bless their new beginnings. The feathers are symbolic of the joining together of two young spirits. Pyrography combined with sandpaint, color pencils, pastels, and inset with turquoise on wood panel, 12 in. by 12 in. Interpretation of image and image courtesy of the artist and the Red Chief Trading Post

Through the Eyes of an Eagle by Thomas Benally The Eagle is a free "spirit" and with his mate they hunt as one. The arrowheads in the corners represent the powerful abilities they have for hunting their prey. Pyrography combined with sandpaint, color pencils, pastels, and inset with turquoise on wood panel, 12 in. by 12 in. Interpretation of image and image courtesy of the artist and the Red Chief Trading Post

For more about Navajo folk artist Thomas Benally, visit the Red Chief Trading Post website, linked here, that features his work and tells his story.

In addition, Thomas Benally and his work were featured in a fully illustrated article in the July–August 2000 issue of the Woodcarvers Online Magazine linked here.

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