Vintage Navajo Yei Pictorial Weaving Native American Wool Rug Talking God

USD 265.00

Condition: Used

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View Vintage Navajo Yei Pictorial Weaving Native American Wool Rug Talking God with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. About Yei Weavings. Type: Yei pictorial weaving. The weave is consistent front and back in the Navajo manner. Authentic Navajo Construction. Vintage Navajo Yei Pictorial Weaving — Native American Wool Textile An authentic handwoven Navajo (Diné) Yei pictorial weaving , depicting a row of standing Yei figures (Holy People) shown frontally, with a long-haired Talking God figure at one end. Framed by the classic zigzag "lightning" border on a warm mustard-gold ground. Authentic Navajo Construction This piece shows the hallmarks of genuine Navajo weaving: handspun wool throughout, a tightly woven tapestry weft, and finished edges with twisted wool selvage cords joining into corner tassels — not the knotted warp fringe found on imitation pieces. The weave is consistent front and back in the Navajo manner. About Yei Weavings Yei weavings portray the Holy People (Yei) of Navajo tradition, facing forward, often accompanied by the Talking God. They emerged as a distinct pictorial weaving style in the early 20th century and remain among the most collected and recognizable Navajo textiles. Details Origin: Navajo / Diné, Native American Material: Handspun wool Type: Yei pictorial weaving Era: Vintage, mid-20th century (c. 1940s–1960s) Dimensions: Approx. 14 in x 18 in [CONFIRM in Photos] Construction: Tapestry weave, wool selvage cords, corner tassels Condition Good vintage condition for its age. Colors remain strong. Minor selvage looseness and slight fraying at the corner tassels; a few small light spots/areas of toning from age and handling. No major holes or repairs noted. Please review all photos closely, as they form part of the description. Shipping & Returns We ship fast! Directly from a small business within the United States. Shipping daily and as soon as possible after receive the order (during business hours). Each item is professionally packaged and shipped with care. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority. Free returns (we pay the return cost) on nearly every purchase! Buy with confidence. Ask questions, we'll do our best to help. -Thank you for supporting us!   Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Native American: US › 1935-Now › Rugs & Textiles (Navajo).