Navajo Pictorial Rug with Yei and 16 Rabbits, c. 1930s
TX 3158
Rare imagery, 36” x 54”. There are other weavings by this same family known, including two pictured in NAVAJO PICTORIAL WEAVING 1860-1950 by Begner and Campbell. The distinctive features are the Chinese-looking faces and the elaborate headdresses—however, there is only one other known by this family that depicts rabbits. Click on photo to see the entire weaving. Handspun wools, natural and aniline dyes. Excellent condition.
TX 3158
Rare imagery, 36” x 54”. There are other weavings by this same family known, including two pictured in NAVAJO PICTORIAL WEAVING 1860-1950 by Begner and Campbell. The distinctive features are the Chinese-looking faces and the elaborate headdresses—however, there is only one other known by this family that depicts rabbits. Click on photo to see the entire weaving. Handspun wools, natural and aniline dyes. Excellent condition.
TX 3158
Rare imagery, 36” x 54”. There are other weavings by this same family known, including two pictured in NAVAJO PICTORIAL WEAVING 1860-1950 by Begner and Campbell. The distinctive features are the Chinese-looking faces and the elaborate headdresses—however, there is only one other known by this family that depicts rabbits. Click on photo to see the entire weaving. Handspun wools, natural and aniline dyes. Excellent condition.