Skip to main content
Object Number
995-29-10/73807
Display Title
Pictorial rug with four yei figures
Descriptions
Object Description
Pictorial/Yei rug. Gray background with four yei figures with square heads in dark gold outlined in yellow with black eyes and mouths, with white arms, light brown torsos with white outline, dark gold kilts with an "apron" panel in light brown outlined in white and with white tassels, white legs and yellow feet. Each figure holds upright "feathers" in each hand, and has dark gold stripes depending from hands and elbows. There are four gold arrow heads across the bottom. Dark gold border with stepped pattern at sides of figures and a plain gold band, a white line and a darker gold band as border above and below figures. Woven with weft-wise pattern. Warp: 4-ply white wool; wefts: gray, dark gold, white, light brown and yellow natural handspun wool, probably vegetal dy[see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Inventory Description
Rug, pictorial with four yei figures
Classification
- Rug
Department
Ethnographic
Date
c.1975-1990
Culture
- Modern
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
North America / United States / New Mexico
North America / United States / Colorado
North America / United States / Utah
North America / United States / New Mexico
North America / United States / Colorado
North America / United States / Utah
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 63 x 49 x 0.3 cm (24 13/16 x 19 5/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73807
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
