Navajo Yei Rug

Namerug

DateUnknown

Mediumwool, natural and aniline dyes

Dimensionsrug: 55 7/8 x 39 3/4 in. (142 x 101 cm)

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureNavajo

Object numberA2019-2-42

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand woven on upright loom, and probably hand spun, rectangular panel with tassel at each corner; finished selvages; black, cream, gray, dark brown, red, yellow, and orange-brown; design consists black band around edge; at center are six stylized male figures, face-front, with square head, and eyes, and mouth, wearing traditional clothing, and holding arrows in each hand of bent arm; kilt has feather hanging down from each side; 3 figures separated from other 3 figures by two narrow rectangular bars; figures are on gray background and surrounded by large dark brown and cream geometric elements; black, red, and yellow arrow band along two sides of outer black band.

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