The full head dress
and Ipai and Tipais lost their lands
The figures were no longer than 8–10 inches and only somewhat resembled human proportions
Dimensions: 1
The piece is 25 inches long
Native American Extremely Fine Navajo Yei Pictorial Weaving, Ca. 1950's, #1034-Sold whistle The full head dressNative American, Extremely Fine Navajo Yei Pictorial Weaving, Ca. 1950's. 1034. Description: North America, Southwestern, Arizona or western New Mexico, Navajo, ca. 1950s CE. A very fine Navajo Yei (pronounced "yay") wool rug, woven with four elongated figures who are protected by a Rainbow Guardian, all in beautiful soft blue, chestnut brown, golden yellow, pale grey, charcoal grey, black and white hues. Yai is the Navajo name for supernatural beings