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The Yei Be Chei weavings present the dancers as they dance, perform, and enact the ceremony of the Yeis. Ceremonies are performed to either attract or exorcise effects to The People. The Yeis perform specific dances and rituals, as directed by the Medicine Man, during the ceremony for the desired end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yei be Chei weavings are highly individual, therefore, different elements may be found in them. Male Yeis have round heads and Female Yeis have square heads. 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hold - Yei be Chei Navajo Rug : Elsie Bia : Churro 1699 : 35" x 60" (2'11" x 5') - Award Winner!

Product Description

 Yei be Chei Navajo Weaving by Master Weaver Elsie Bia.  Made of 100% hand dyed, custom spun Churro Wool.  

The Yei Be Chei dancers are the human impersonators who perform the ceremonies. The Yei Be Chei weavings present the dancers as they dance, perform, and enact the ceremony of the Yeis. Ceremonies are performed to either attract or exorcise effects to The People. The Yeis perform specific dances and rituals, as directed by the Medicine Man, during the ceremony for the desired end.

The Yei be Chei weavings are highly individual, therefore, different elements may be found in them. Male Yeis have round heads and Female Yeis have square heads. Other elements included may be: gourds, ruffs of spruce around the neck, fox pelts, moccasins, woven garters or sashes, arrows, corn, clouds, stars, and more.


Style Yei be Chei
Weaver Elsie Bia
circa 2022
Size 35" x 60" (2'11" x 5')
Item # Churro 1699
Awards Award: 2nd Place (163) 2022 Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial
Learn about Yei be Chei weavings

Contact us for more information at nizhoniranch@gmail.com or 520-455-5020 -- We will be glad to help you!

Nizhoni Ranch Gallery donates a portion of each sale to the Forever Navajo Foundation.  Forever Navajo's primary purpose is to preserve the fine art of Navajo weaving.

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