Antique Navajo Yei
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Antique Navajo Yei
About the Item
- Dimensions:Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Length: 54 in (137.16 cm)
- Style:Native American (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920-1930
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Aspen, CO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU123422099842
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