Native American Sand Painting is a traditional art form practiced by various Indigenous tribes, particularly in the Southwestern United States. It involves creating intricate designs on the ground using colored sands, often made from natural materials like crushed minerals and plants. These paintings are typically temporary and are used in spiritual ceremonies, healing rituals, and storytelling. The process of making a sand painting is often a communal activity, reflecting the tribe's cultural values and beliefs. After the ceremony, the painting is usually destroyed, symbolizing the impermanence of life and the importance of the spiritual journey over the physical representation.