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Navajo Ceremonial Yei Be Chei Rattle

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Offered here for your consideration is a Navajo ceremonial Yei Be Chei rattle. Rattle, Painted Gourd, Yei be chai, white. Six of these rattles accompany the Impersonators of Yei be chai. At the beginning of each nine-night ceremony they are repainted with "glish," a mixture of fine white clay. Comes with a custom made stand. A very nice example of a Navajo ceremonial rattle that you ought to find a place for in your collection so bid on it now!
PROVENANCE: Richard Corrow Collection.
MAKER: Unknown Navajo.
APPROX AGE: Vintage (meaning somewhere between 1930s to 1970s).
SIZE: Measures approximately 4 1/2 inches at the widest point x 11 1/2 inches tall.
CONDITION: Average to good for its age, normal wear and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.

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Navajo Ceremonial Yei Be Chei Rattle

Name: Navajo Ceremonial Yei Be Chei Rattle
SKU: 173675992
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $500

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