Navajo pictorial yeibichai rug
Navajo pictorial yeibichai rug
Very special Navajo rug with central yeibichai figures who are presented on an interior negative band. There are 32 black, white and brown horses, four of whom have black riders, and two feeding troughs which are in the form of hogans. The dark background might imply the Nighway ceremony.
104” wide x 52” long
natural and synthetic-dyed handspun wools
circa 1920-1930
excellent condition
ex: Private Collection; Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC; Private Collection
https://www.marcyburns.com/textiles-collection/navajo-pictorial-yeibichai-rug
We are thrilled to have this textile back and urge collectors to pay close attention to this listing. Given its size and subject matter, we have to wonder if this was a commissioned piece from a trading post? It represents a tremendous opportunity for a collector to own an outstanding example of Historic Navajo weaving.
