Navajo Yei Rug Value
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Navajo yei rug value. In navajo mythology the yei spirits mediated between the great spirit and humans the name yei derives from yeibicheii meaning the holy people. Make offer navajo rug night sky w yei s mountains regina bia chinle az 36 x 25 amazing. The quality of the wool of the carding dying spinning and weaving all affect value. Free shipping on many items.
1960 s navajo rug yeibichei 15 figures nelliz begay 33 x54 hubbell trading post. In fact they were first portrayed in traditional sandpainting designs created for these ceremonies but the modern yei rug is more of. Historic items are cleaned and professionally restored. Smaller navajo rugs start at 100 and they go up from there.
Navajo healing ceremonies yei pronounced yay is the navajo name for the benevolent supernatural beings who bring their healing power to medicinal ceremonies still performed today. Yei spirits were believed to control natural elements such. Their postures are. Unique antique navajo rugs from nizhoni ranch gallery all nizhoni antique navajo rugs are in great condition ready to use and enhance the beauty of your home.
Enjoy these beautiful navajo art forms. Navajo serape blanket 1021 1021 navajo serape blanket 48 x 76 circa 1900. Ending monday at 5 08pm pdt 18h 59m. Pictorial navajo rug with crosses feathers and diamonds 1020 1020.
Provenance can also add value to historic navajo rugs for example previous collection history or prior publication etc. A dozen or more colors may be used. Navajo indian yei bi chei figure rug weaving large vintage textile. The type of trade yarn influences value.
Yei are deity and the figures are tall and slender and bearing ceremonial embellishments. A certificate of authenticity is included. Some dyes are rarer than others. The shiprock yei navajo indian rugs customarily have a white or light colored background and incorporate bright bold hues.
The navajo also traded for dye and made their own. Visit steve getzwiller s nizhoni ranch gallery online store for the best selection of navajo rug weaving and blankets for sale as well as native american art of all kinds. Yeibichai rugs depict the ceremony in which dancers attempt to call the spirits. Yei navajo rug 1027 on hold closeout 1027 yei navajo rug for sale 29 x 54 circa 1950.
Shiprock yei and yeibichai achieved regional style status during the 1940 s. Navajo rugs historic antique pre 1950 antique navajo rugs depending on size can range from around 1 000 up to many thousands. Rugs of hand spun navajo wool typically use a combination of aniline and natural dyes as well as natural wool tones.