Vintage Wool Navajo Yei Rug
$450.00
Vintage hand woven wool Navajo Yei rug. Has four Yei figures surrounded by a long Yei figure. Tassels on each corner. Made in New Mexico. Measures 60" x 30" . In good condition with small loose edge on left side, see picture
This intriguing "Yei" decorated rug is strongly representative of Navajo ceremonies centered on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing. The "Holy People" portrayed in the Yei weavings communicate between the Navajo people and their Gods and are believed to restore health and spiritual well being when called upon in a properly conducted ceremony.