Lot 469

Navajo Yei Wool Crystal Border Rug c.1940's

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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$50 $10
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$1,000 $100
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$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Included in this lot is a stunning Navajo Native American Indian, Yei and Crystal border wool rug, circa 1940's. This rug is composed of mineral dyed wool and displays a nice, tight weave. The rug portrays nine Yei figures, five females and four males. The females show black hair and are holding a feather stock in each hand. The woman's skirts all show eye dazzler designs but with varying colors, such as black, maroon, and turquoise. Each Yei figure is wearing a turquoise necklace with a maroon pendant. The woman figures are wearing matching turquoise earrings. The background of these Yei figures shows a bright yellow with black borders on the sides and colorful crystal borders on the top and bottom of the piece. This piece is a rare find and is in excellent condition for its age. It measures 33 1/2" by 58".