Yeibichai Wool Navajo Rug
This authentic Yeibichai Navajo weaving is a masterwork, transforming ceremonial imagery into textile form. The wool rug captures the essence of the Yei Be Chei tradition, featuring stylized human figures in profile who embody the Yei, the Holy People, as they appear during sacred Navajo rituals. Originating from the Shiprock region in the early twentieth century in New Mexico, this distinctive artistic approach preserves the spiritual significance of sandpainting ceremonies in a lasting woven composition. The profile orientation of the dancers sets this style apart from traditional Yei representations, creating a sophisticated visual narrative that honors Navajo cultural heritage.
Features
Weaver: Minnie Yazzie
Purchased: 1984-89
Materials: Wool
Design: Pictorial Navajo Rug.
Dimensions: 16 1/4 x 26 1/2 Inches
