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NAVAJO YEI (HOLY PEOPLE) 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.......(read more)

NAVAJO YEI BE CHEI (Yeibichai)  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. During ceremony, a team will be composed of fourteen dancers: the leader Yeibichai... (read more)

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Navajo Double Saddle Blanket : Pictorial : Historic : PC 28

Navajo Double Saddle Blanket : Pictorial : Historic : PC 28 : 34" x 51"

$ 9,500.00

This is beautiful Double Saddle was woven with purpose and presence.   In the center is a Navajo woman and a male Foxtail Yei be Chei dancer.  Possibly woven in the Crystal area.  Hand carded, hand spun and hand dyed native wool.  Plate 26 in the Navajo Horseman catalog.   Style Double Saddle Blanket Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1920s...


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Yei Cornstalk Pictorial Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2027  50" x 69" - Getzwiller's Nizhoni Ranch Gallery

Yei Cornstalk Pictorial Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2027 50" x 69"

$ 12,000.00

Yei with a Cornstalk represents all things good and life giving. Other symbols include feathers, birds, and corn – emanating positive energy to the world.  This weaving was made using  all hand-spun, hand-carded, hand-dyed native wool and was skillfully woven.   Style Yei / Yei Be Chei Weaver Unknown Navajo Date 1925 Size 50" x 69" (4’...


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