32” x 55”        Vintage Native American Navajo Yei rug from the mid 1900s.  The design of this Navajo Yei contains five deity forms standing next to each in a brown color background with Yei forms in ivory, gray, black and green colors. In Navajo mythology, the Yei are a group of deities who act as mediators between humans and the Great Spirit. The rug is very beautiful and colorful.  The color palette includes ivory, green, gray, brown.  It is a beautiful piece of wall art.  

Navajo rugs are generally flat woven with wool for the body of the rug and usually cotton foundation.  Navajo weavers use natural organic dyes that are available around their tribal land.  The Navajo rugs have geometric designs and the design and symbols have religious and cultural meanings.

Dimensions: 32” x 55”

Date of Manufacture:  2nd Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin: United States

Material:  Wool, Cotton

Condition:  Wear consistent with age and use

SKU: 2160

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