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1940's Southwestern-Style Yeibichai-Figure Kilim Rug
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77768 Vintage Southwestern-Style Yeibichai-Figure Kilim Rug, 02'11 x 04'04. This vintage handwoven wool kilim features a rare and evocative Yeibichai-figure design, reflecting the ceremonial iconography often associated with Native American-inspired textile traditions. Set against a soft gray field, five stylized male dancers appear in full ceremonial regalia—each rendered with striking clarity and adorned with symbolic elements such as eagle feathers, concho belts, nugget necklaces with jacla pendants, and ruffled collars. These figures echo the imagery of sacred dances rooted in healing and spiritual renewal, their presence honoring the ritual power of cultural storytelling through woven art.
The central dancers, with mirrored poses and elaborate detail, represent guardians of tradition and intermediaries between earthly and spiritual realms. The eagle feathers crowning their heads are widely revered across Native-inspired symbolism, associated with divine vision, protection, and celestial connection. The concho belts and layered necklaces reference traditional Southwestern adornment, evoking lineage, ceremony, and cultural pride. Together, the figures form a rhythmic procession that conveys balance, movement, and spiritual resonance—a woven tribute to harmony and ancestral guidance.
This Yeibichai-figure kilim also captures the individuality of the weaver, evident in the careful symmetry and distinctive interpretation of each dancer. Every element of dress—from the jacla-adorned necklaces to the structured collars—reinforces a sense of ceremonial depth and ritual meaning. The number five itself carries symbolic weight, often linked with harmony and sacred directionality. The ensemble offers more than visual appeal; it expresses a reverence for spiritual continuity, healing, and the preservation of traditional worldviews through textile expression.
Whether displayed as wall art or laid gracefully in a curated interior, this Southwestern-style kilim integrates seamlessly with a wide range of styles: from rustic cabins and modern desert retreats to Bohemian lofts and folk-inspired settings. It brings with it not only a decorative presence but also a powerful narrative—a woven homage to ceremony, resilience, and the enduring artistry of Native American-inspired design.
Rendered in variegated shades of gray, taupe, beige, black, red, aqua, gold, and orange with other accent colors.
Abrash. Desirable age wear.
Hand-woven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 02'11 x 04'04.
Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.
- Similar to:Navajo (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Length: 52 in (132.08 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940-1949
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 77768 Vintage Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug, 02'11 x 04'041stDibs: LU942924896432
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