Navajo Sand Painting by Grey Squirrel (Fred and similar items

A striking mid-century framed sandpainting featuring the Fringed Mouth / Half Red Man figure, created by Navajo artist and medicine man Grey Squirrel (Fred Stevens, Jr.). The piece is composed of natural pulverized sandstone, minerals, and silica, arranged in traditional symbolic imagery. The wooden frame is original and has a clean mid-century profile with sawtooth hanging hardware. On the reverse is a handwritten interpretation from the artist, explaining the symbolism in the figure?s headdress, lightning patterns, rainbow sashes, cloud-colored feet, and protective feather elements. This adds rare and meaningful context. This artwork was made for the public art market, not for ceremonial use, and is sold as an art object. Condition: Artwork surface shows only light, expected age wear. Frame has minor scratches and edge wear. Overall excellent presentation and display-ready. Measurements: Frame: approx. 13 7/8" x 19 3/4" Sand artwork (visible): approx. 11 3/8" x 17 1/4" (Design continues slightly beneath frame edge) Medium: Natural colored sands, minerals, pulverized stone, wood frame Artist: Grey Squirrel (Fred Stevens Jr.) Origin: Navajo Nation, Southwest USA Era: Mid-Century (likely 1960s?1980s) A beautiful, collectible work of Navajo sand art?highly suitable for Southwestern, mid-century, boho, adobe, lodge, or gallery interiors. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, though we usually process same or next day; or if you're in a real big hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via USPS or UPS. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!