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Vintage Navajo Yei Pictorial Rug in Ivory, Red, Yellow, Green & Brown
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A vibrant and culturally rich vintage Navajo Yei pictorial rug, handwoven during the third quarter of the 20th century, this piece offers a rare glimpse into Navajo spiritual iconography and storytelling. The design features two Yei figures, depicted standing in traditional form, each flanked by symbolic corn stalks—a sacred representation of growth, sustenance, and life in Navajo cosmology.
In Navajo tradition, the Yei are supernatural beings who act as intermediaries between humans and the Great Spirit. Their presence in this rug elevates it beyond textile art into the realm of spiritual narrative and ceremonial symbolism.
Woven in a palette of ivory, red, yellow, green, brown, and gray, the rug reflects the use of natural organic dyes and hand-spun wool typical of authentic Navajo weaving. The finely detailed flat weave, combined with the bold and meaningful imagery, makes this rug ideal as a decorative wall hanging or collectible textile artwork.
This piece is not only a striking visual composition but also a testament to the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Navajo (Diné) people. A beautiful and meaningful work of art, well-suited for collectors and connoisseurs of Native American textiles.
Dimensions: 20” x 26”
Date of Manufacture: 3rd quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: United States
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 2044
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- Dimensions:Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Length: 26 in (66.04 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970-1979
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- Seller Location:Barrington, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: The Persian Knot, SKU 20441stDibs: LU8224238836082
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