Beautiful vintage Navajo Yei pictorial rug featuring traditional Yei figures, representing benevolent supernatural beings or “Holy People” in Navajo (Diné) culture. The figures depict masked Yeibichai dancers participating in healing ceremonies and embodying Yei spirits.
Traditionally, figures with square heads represent female forms. Yei rugs often feature lighter backgrounds, though variations in color are common.
These weavings are widely collected as Native American folk art and are created for decorative and collectible purposes rather than ceremonial use. Perfect for wall display or as a distinctive accent piece.
• Handwoven Navajo rug
• Yei pictorial design
• Approx. 22.5” x 21”
• Ideal for wall hanging or display
• Great collectible Southwestern textile