Weaving - Navajo Shiprock Yei Weaving - Handmade - 1940s - Material Culture

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Material Culture: A 1940's Yei weaving as related to the Shiprock region. A hand woven "Yei" rug made by Navajos. This intriguing Yei style rug is strongly representative of Navajo ceremonies centered on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing. The "Holy People" portrayed in Yei weavings communicate between the Navajo People and the gods, and are believed to restore health & spiritual well being when called upon in a properly conducted ceremony. The stylized woven figures carry rattles, pine boughs, or yucca strips. The Yei weaving style originated in the Shiprock, NM area of the Navajo Nation, but today is woven throughout the Nation and many rugs are often made of bright and bold hues on a grey background.
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Era: 1940s: Regional Rug Period -
Following the example set by Hubbell and Moore in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, other prominent regional styles include the Shiprock style.
Reference: https://www.heddels.com/2017/04/navajo-blankets-and-rugs/
Condition: Excellent - Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions: 33 inches length, 39 inches width
Shipping and insurance cost included in sale price. This item is final sale and non-returnable. Everyone is welcome to visit our Gallery in Philadelphia to review material culture prior to purchase.
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