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Navajo Woven Wool Tunic / Biil Dress & Sash

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Navajo Woven Wool Tunic / Biil Dress & Sash

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**Originally Listed At $350**

Native American, Southwestern United States, Dine (Navajo), ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A hand woven yarn tunic or biil dress and sash / belt, made from yarn aniline dyed in bright colors. The biil is made from two panels sewn together with openings at the neck and arms, was often worn cinched by a belt or sash during special occasions. Such dresses are still made today to purchase and wear during school graduations or heritage events. Size of dress: 33.5" L x 25" W (85.1 cm x 63.5 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, acquired from the Navajo Reservation, 1978

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Condition

Some wear and pulling to dress fibers, but intact and tightly woven. Sash is excellent.

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Navajo Woven Wool Tunic / Biil Dress & Sash

Name: Navajo Woven Wool Tunic / Biil Dress & Sash
SKU: 162013947
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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