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Navajo Rug, Pictorial Yei Weaving, circa 1950, Yellow, Black, White, Blue, Red

About the Item

Vintage Navajo area rug, circa 1950s, Pictorial Weaving with seven Yei (Yeibichai) figures holding feathers. Hand-woven by a Navajo weaver in colors of yellow, black, white, blue and red. This southwestern rug is well suited for use on the floor as an area rug, as a wall hanging/tapestry, or as a furniture throw. The Navajo Nation is located in the Southwestern United States in areas of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
  • Creator:
    Navajo (Weaver)
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 140 in (355.6 cm)Length: 82 in (208.28 cm)
  • Style:
    Native American (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DCG-DCP-252851stDibs: LU1004623287482
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