Diné [Navajo], Large Yei-Bi-Chai Textile
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Description
Diné [Navajo] Large Yei-Bi-Chai Textile
commercial wool, aniline dyes
the hand-woven rug of medium weave features six "Yei" figures in yellow, red and black, separated by geometric motifs and columns of feathers in white, black and red, all on a grey ground. The rug has multiple borders, including: rows of pink stepped triangles, alternating black and white squares, interlocking grey and white bars, and interlocking red and white triangles composed of abstracted butterfly shapes.
101 x 183 1/2 in. (256.54 x 466.09 cm.)
Private Collection, New Mexico*
*Proceeds support the mission and vision of the The Couse Foundation, Taos, New Mexico.
commercial wool, aniline dyes
the hand-woven rug of medium weave features six "Yei" figures in yellow, red and black, separated by geometric motifs and columns of feathers in white, black and red, all on a grey ground. The rug has multiple borders, including: rows of pink stepped triangles, alternating black and white squares, interlocking grey and white bars, and interlocking red and white triangles composed of abstracted butterfly shapes.
101 x 183 1/2 in. (256.54 x 466.09 cm.)
Private Collection, New Mexico*
*Proceeds support the mission and vision of the The Couse Foundation, Taos, New Mexico.
Condition
The textile is in overall very good condition. Sides A and B equal in coloration and toning.
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The condition reports for the lots offered by Santa Fe Art Auction (SFAA) are provided as a courtesy and convenience for potential buyers. The reports are not intended to nor do they substitute for physical examination by a buyer or the buyer's advisors. The condition reports are prepared by SFAA staff members who are not art conservators or restorers, nor do they possess the qualifications needed for comprehensive evaluation. Each condition report is an opinion of the staff member and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply anything as to the condition of a particular lot. Buyers are reminded that the limited warranties are set forth in the Terms and Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. Each lot is sold as-is.
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Diné [Navajo], Large Yei-Bi-Chai Textile
Estimate $2,500 - $4,500
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