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The Blessing
David John (Navajo), born 1963
Acrylic on canvas, 1999
Collection of the Eiteljorg Museum. Museum purchase with funds provided
by Joan and Mel Perelman. 2000.7
David K. John was raised by his great grandfather who was a medicine
man. His upbringing has influenced his portrayal of the Navajo people.
Here, says John, the mother and child represent
The Blessing
he and his mother;
his daughter and wife (with their handprints)
the mother and child yei (spirits);
the Earth and the Navajo people.
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