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This beautifully unique and functional artistry has gone through many iterations throughout time, so it’s important to remember how the Navajo have transitioned from the traditional “Chief” blankets in the beginning, preceding the Trading Post Era, to the regional pictorials of today.
The historic period of Navajo rug weavings really began in the very early 1700s and ran all the way to the 1850s. Weavers, learning from the Pueblos, Spanish and traders, created blankets, dresses, rugs and tapestries that have set the foundation for what has been a momentous artistic and cultural movement for the Navajo people.
Weaving changed rapidly from the 1850s to the 1940s. In fact, the Navajo transitioned through six periods in that time, including: late classic, the Bosque Redondo or “Long Walk” interment, transitional, rug, revival and finally the regional Trading Post styles.
The most important thing to remember is that when you’re dealing with authentic Navajo weavings, be it blankets, transitional work, or specific pieces like Germantown, Dazzlers, Two Grey Hills, or even Pictorials, that these are original one-of-a-kind artworks that can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
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Sandpainting : Father Sky Mother Earth Navajo Weaving : Historic : JV 121 : 68" x 74" (5'8" x 6'2")
Sandpainting

Sandpainting : Father Sky Mother Earth Navajo Weaving : Historic : JV 121 : 68" x 74" (5'8" x 6'2")
$ 18,000.00
Navajo Sandpainting - Father Sky, Mother Earth weaving from the Male Shooting Chant and used in various other chant ways. The first creation of the Great Spirit was Father Sky and Mother Earth, from whence all life sprang. The stars, sun, moon and the constellations are shown on the body of Father Sky. The zigzags crossing his shoulders, arms, ...
Yei - Holy Girl Pictorial : Historic : GHT 1041 : 48" x 102" : (4' x 8'6") : Call for Pricing
Yei

Yei - Holy Girl Pictorial : Historic : GHT 1041 : 48" x 102" : (4' x 8'6") : Call for Pricing
$ 12,000.00
Yei Navajo rug. Female Yei weaving standing over 8 feet tall! It is a female Woven with beautiful light gray background, vibrant red, deep black and cream wool in the design. A lovely stepped border stands between two Spider woman cross borders. This weaving was part of the 2016 Woven Holy People exhibit at Nizhoni Ranch Gallery and is on pag...

Yei Be Chei Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2283-KS: 69" x 122" (5'9" x 10'2")
$ 25,000.00
All Yei and Yei Be Chei weavings are very special. Shown here we have a spectacular rug from the 1930-1940s. All the Yeis are holding rain chains Wonderful vintage rainbow colors. A "spirit" line is prominent in this piece, can you find it? This rug was woven using all hand-carded, hand-spun, and hand-dyed native wool. Style Yei / Yei...

Yei Gallegos Dancer : Historic Navajo Weaving : GHT 2301 : 41″ x 60″ : (3'5" x 5')
$ 4,500.00
Yei be Chei Navajo rug. This Navajo weaving features a Gallegos dancer. Holding a gourd rattle on one hand and a spruce twig in the other. The conical nose is a breathing tube shaped from the neck of a gourd. He also has a fancy concho belt where his fox belt is attached. Sacred corn plants encircle this special dancer. Taking part in th...