Yei
"Yei Pendant"- Turquoise, sterling silver, jet and spiny oyster shell make up this mask of a Yei figure. Available in several sizes.
Navajo jewelery artist Jimmy Poyer calls this his "Yei Pendant". The silver dots in the black sky are the headdress, the two turquoise squares are the eyes, and the small round circle of turquoise is the mouth. Large pendant inlaid with natural stones.
" Yei Pictorial"- Featured is a large Navajo weaving woven in a striking color combination of red, white, black and gray. Woven by Jackson Dean from the Teec Nos Pos area of Red Rock Arizona. Jackson was born in 1967 and has been featured in the the Focus/Santa Fe magazine of June /July 1996. Jackson Dean has woven this fabulous pictorial with a central panel in the rug that has traditional Yei figures standing with corn, and the border has a feather pattern. Yei are the spirit people of the Navajo and feathers are the connector between heaven and earth. This is a spectacular weaving.
Featured is a fabulous, grand, hand spun wool weaving from the "Lukachukai Yei Area". The artist is unknown by name, but has definitely left an exceptional work of art as her legacy. In the thirties and forties weavers, bought "Navajo Dye" at the trading post and the orange and turquoise is typical of that era. The background color is a blend of brown and white hand spun wool, there is lovely turquoise corn, and orange accents that helps date rugs that were woven during this period. The Yei figures are holding dancing ribbons with feathers hanging down. In one hand is an Eagle feather and in the other is a rattle. The four directions colors are repeated in the figures, black, orange, blue and brown and again in the dance ribbons, and the skirts of the Yei. This is a superb collectors piece and a must see, the weaving is in excellent condition.
"Clan Sisters"- by award winning artist Michael Kirk. He has created this spectacular necklace made from natural red coral and 14kt yellow gold. The focal point is two Yei figures that appear to be dancing. This necklace measures 21 inches long and has a 3 1/2 inch pendant as the centerpiece. Michael is very diversified in his techniques and subjects and this natural red coral necklace shows his skilled craftsmanship and artist talents.
"In the shadow of the Yei"- by Alice Begay. Burnham style weaver Alice Begay weaves creative story telling wall hangings. Pictured here we have male dancers that have shadows of the Yei figures that are most likely their protectors.
Yei weaving in beautiful earth tones measuring 41 inches by 27 1/2 inches. This rug was woven in the 1980s and is in excellent condition.
"Journey" an acrylic painting by award winning Navajo artist David K. John. Based on the mythology , stories and spirituality of his people, there is an ethereal quality in John's work. PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY.
"Day and Night Chant" by award winning Navajo artist David K. John. His acrylic paintings are rooted in folklore and history taught to him by his grandfather. David is adding texture to the paintings, this new technique enhances the mystical quality of the work. PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY.
"Yei Bi Chai Grandpa"- by award winning Navajo painter David K. John. David bases most of his colorful paintings on the Navajo mythology and stories told to him by his Grandfather. Here he honors him with the title of this painting. PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY.
