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Navajo Yei Be Chei Textile Art
About the Item
- Creator:Navajo Indian Art (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)
- Style:Navajo (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Morristown, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5990228108302
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