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Antique Southwestern-Style Yeibichai-Figure Kilim Rug Early 20th Century
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78502 Antique Southwestern-Style Yeibichai-Figure Kilim Rug, 05'03 x 07'03. Woven with reverent artistry and deep cultural resonance, this antique handwoven wool kilim presents a striking tableau inspired by Southwestern ceremonial traditions. The central composition features a vertical procession of Yeibichai-style figures—stylized representations drawn from the iconography of healing rituals and spiritual invocation. Standing tall upon a luminous ivory field, each elongated figure bears the serene posture of a symbolic messenger, their forms evoking the sacred rhythms of wintertime ceremonies practiced across the American Southwest. Clad in robes of crimson, ebony, and sun-washed ochre, with turquoise lines streaming downward like breath connecting earth and sky, these figures express themes of guardianship, renewal, and sacred balance.
This kilim, woven in the early 20th century, demonstrates a masterful synthesis of tradition and innovation. The figures—each rendered with quiet strength and symmetry—are framed by lightning-like motifs woven in brilliant red, symbolizing rain, vitality, and protective spiritual power. These angular borders serve not merely as visual anchors but as symbolic enclosures—woven prayers that echo the sacred forces of weather and voice. The vivid palette, achieved through a combination of natural wool and early commercial dyes, captures both the softness of the desert landscape and the spiritual intensity of ceremonial art.
At the base of each Yeibichai-style figure, bold geometric motifs resembling kilts or ceremonial sashes unfurl in black, gold, and lapis hues, reflecting the sacred regalia of healing dance. Alongside these elements are vertical forms suggestive of prayer sticks or gourd rattles—abstracted symbols of sound and rhythm that connect physical movement to spiritual intention. The visual rhythm created by these repeating forms mirrors the cadence of chant and dance, offering a tactile meditation on transformation, protection, and the continuity of tradition.
This antique Southwestern-style kilim is not merely a woven object—it is a visual narrative and ceremonial reflection. Through its elegant geometry and symbolic figures, it conveys a story of healing, harmony, and deep cultural reverence. While inspired by the sacred themes of the Southwestern Nightway ceremony, it is a respectful interpretation rendered in textile, inviting viewers into a world where beauty and spirit converge. As an object of historic and aesthetic significance, it serves as a bridge between earth and sky, artistry and ancestry, resonating still with the timeless pursuit of balance, reverence, and renewal.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 05'03 x 07'03.
Date: 1920s. Early 20th Century.
- Creator:Navajo (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Width: 63 in (160.02 cm)Length: 87 in (220.98 cm)
- Style:Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920-1929
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78502 Antique Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug, 05'03 x 07'031stDibs: LU942933878862
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