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{"id":7510397223134,"title":"Night Sky Yei be Chei Pictorial Navajo Weaving : Berlinda Nez Barber : Churro 227 : 48\" x 105\" (4' x 8'9\")","handle":"night-sky-yei-be-chei-pictorial-navajo-rug-berlinda-nez-barber-churro-227-48-x-105","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncredible Night Sky Yei be Chei Pictorial with a Teec Nos Pos border by Master Weaver Berlinda Nez Barber - one of the very best contemporary weavers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis rug is made from custom spun, hand dyed Churro wool.\u003c\/span\u003e It is extremely tightly woven.  Yei imagery against a night sky, depicting stars, constellations and moon.  1.5 years on the loom! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navajo way of life is based on an oral tradition in which stories, lessons and values are passed down from generation to generation. The Creation story of the Navajo Emergence as “The People or Dine” is as sacred as the Bible to the Navajo.  One theme reoccurs often and in almost all writings, that is central to the Navajo, attainment and maintenance of harmony and beauty, called Hozho.  To create Hozho ceremonies are preformed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yei Be Chei dancers are the human impersonators of holy people which perform the ceremonies. The Yei Be Chei weavings present the dancers as they dance, perform, and enact the ceremony of the Yeis. The Yeis perform specific dances and rituals, as directed by the Medicine Man, during the ceremony for the desired end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYei 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerlinda is from the famous and talented Nez Family.  Her mother Grace, 7 sisters and niece are all award winning and highly respected Master Weavers.  Several of her weavings have been on exhibit at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, AZ. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis weaving is featured in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"master weavings of the navajo churro collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.navajorug.com\/pages\/master-weavings-of-the-navajo-churro-collection\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Weavings of the Navajo Churro Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibit at Nizhoni Ranch Gallery, March 2019 and the \"Master Weavings of the Navajo Churro Collection\" catalog, page 18.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis weaving was part of the 2016 \/2017 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.navajorug.com\/pages\/exhibit-painting-with-wool\" title=\"painting with wool exhibit\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePainting with Wool : Navajo Pictorial Weavings\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eexhibit at Nizhoni Ranch Gallery \u003c\/a\u003eand is on the cover and page 7 of the catalog for the show. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn exhibit at the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg Arizona, \"One Traders Legacy: Steve Getzwiller Collects the West\",  2017 -  2020.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis weaving has been tucked away in the Getzwiller personal collection, as many of the Nez pieces have, since it was finished in 2000.  Berlinda started this weaving July 1998 and finished Jan 2000 : 1 1\/2 years on the loom.  It is time for this piece to grace the wall of a new owner.  It is woven so tightly, it is difficult to even run a needle through it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 391px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 391px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79px; height: 22px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 79px; height: 22px;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 298px; height: 22px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 298px; height: 22px;\"\u003eTeec Nos Pos Yei be Chei Pictorial\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79px; height: 22px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 79px; height: 22px;\"\u003eWeaver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 298px; height: 22px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 298px; height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003ca 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today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis rug is made from custom spun, hand dyed Churro wool.\u003c\/span\u003e It is extremely tightly woven.  Yei imagery against a night sky, depicting stars, constellations and moon.  1.5 years on the loom! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navajo way of life is based on an oral tradition in which stories, lessons and values are passed down from generation to generation. The Creation story of the Navajo Emergence as “The People or Dine” is as sacred as the Bible to the Navajo.  One theme reoccurs often and in almost all writings, that is central to the Navajo, attainment and maintenance of harmony and beauty, called Hozho.  To create Hozho ceremonies are preformed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yei Be Chei dancers are the human impersonators of holy people which perform the ceremonies. The Yei Be Chei weavings present the dancers as they dance, perform, and enact the ceremony of the Yeis. The Yeis perform specific dances and rituals, as directed by the Medicine Man, during the ceremony for the desired end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYei 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerlinda is from the famous and talented Nez Family.  Her mother Grace, 7 sisters and niece are all award winning and highly respected Master Weavers.  Several of her weavings have been on exhibit at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, AZ. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis weaving is featured in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"master weavings of the navajo churro collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.navajorug.com\/pages\/master-weavings-of-the-navajo-churro-collection\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Weavings of the Navajo Churro Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibit at Nizhoni Ranch Gallery, March 2019 and the \"Master Weavings of the Navajo Churro Collection\" catalog, page 18.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis weaving was part of the 2016 \/2017 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.navajorug.com\/pages\/exhibit-painting-with-wool\" title=\"painting with wool exhibit\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePainting with Wool : Navajo Pictorial Weavings\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eexhibit at Nizhoni Ranch Gallery \u003c\/a\u003eand is on the cover and page 7 of the catalog for the show. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn exhibit at the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg Arizona, \"One Traders Legacy: Steve Getzwiller Collects the West\",  2017 -  2020.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis weaving has been tucked away in the Getzwiller personal collection, as many of the Nez pieces have, since it was finished in 2000.  Berlinda started this weaving July 1998 and finished Jan 2000 : 1 1\/2 years on the loom.  It is time for this piece to grace the wall of a new owner.  It is woven so tightly, it is difficult to even run a needle through it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 391px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 391px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79px; 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height: 44px;\"\u003eAwards: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 298px; height: 44px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 298px; height: 44px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 377px; height: 22px;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"width: 377px; height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Learn more about Yei design style\" href=\"https:\/\/www.navajorug.com\/pages\/navajo-yei-holy-people?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=6f20cedd9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.navajorug.com\/pages\/navajo-yei-holy-people?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=6f20cedd9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eLearn more about the Yei Design Style\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 377px; height: 22px;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"width: 377px; height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/navajorug-com.myshopify.com\/pages\/churro-collection-info\"\u003eLearn about the Navajo Churro Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact us for more information, pricing or to order – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:steve@navajorug.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esteve@navajorug.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or 520-455-5020 -- We will be glad to help you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

Night Sky Yei be Chei Pictorial Navajo Weaving : Berlinda Nez Barber : Churro 227 : 48" x 105" (4' x 8'9")

Product Description

Incredible Night Sky Yei be Chei Pictorial with a Teec Nos Pos border by Master Weaver Berlinda Nez Barber - one of the very best contemporary weavers today.

This rug is made from custom spun, hand dyed Churro wool. It is extremely tightly woven.  Yei imagery against a night sky, depicting stars, constellations and moon.  1.5 years on the loom! 

The Navajo way of life is based on an oral tradition in which stories, lessons and values are passed down from generation to generation. The Creation story of the Navajo Emergence as “The People or Dine” is as sacred as the Bible to the Navajo.  One theme reoccurs often and in almost all writings, that is central to the Navajo, attainment and maintenance of harmony and beauty, called Hozho.  To create Hozho ceremonies are preformed.

The Yei Be Chei dancers are the human impersonators of holy people which perform the ceremonies. The Yei Be Chei weavings present the dancers as they dance, perform, and enact the ceremony of the Yeis. The Yeis perform specific dances and rituals, as directed by the Medicine Man, during the ceremony for the desired end.

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.

Berlinda is from the famous and talented Nez Family.  Her mother Grace, 7 sisters and niece are all award winning and highly respected Master Weavers.  Several of her weavings have been on exhibit at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, AZ. 

This weaving is featured in our Master Weavings of the Navajo Churro Collection Exhibit at Nizhoni Ranch Gallery, March 2019 and the "Master Weavings of the Navajo Churro Collection" catalog, page 18.

This weaving was part of the 2016 /2017 Painting with Wool : Navajo Pictorial Weavings exhibit at Nizhoni Ranch Gallery and is on the cover and page 7 of the catalog for the show. 

On exhibit at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg Arizona, "One Traders Legacy: Steve Getzwiller Collects the West",  2017 -  2020.

This weaving has been tucked away in the Getzwiller personal collection, as many of the Nez pieces have, since it was finished in 2000.  Berlinda started this weaving July 1998 and finished Jan 2000 : 1 1/2 years on the loom.  It is time for this piece to grace the wall of a new owner.  It is woven so tightly, it is difficult to even run a needle through it.

Style Teec Nos Pos Yei be Chei Pictorial
Weaver Berlinda Nez Barber - Meet the Weaver
Date 2000
Size 48"  x 105" (4' x 8'9")
Item # Churro 227
Awards: 
Learn more about the Yei Design Style
Learn about the Navajo Churro Collection

 

Contact us for more information, pricing or to order – steve@navajorug.com or 520-455-5020 -- We will be glad to help you!

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