Among the contributions made by Chester Kahn, 72, were the ``Circle of Light`` murals, composed of 65 portraits that vividly portray past and present Navajo notables -- visual and performing artists, writers, politicians and leaders.

``Being an artist and a Baha'i go hand in hand,`` Ms. Kahn says, as ``the Faith counts working in the arts, sciences and crafts as worship.``

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