Navajo Weaving - Burnham "Learning From The Yei" by Alice Begay, 006252

A Navajo Burnham weaving "Learning from the Yei" by Alice Begay. This weaving is a pictorial weaving displaying Yei dancers. The dancer is holding a sacred plant with a gourd in the other. There are feathers coming from the arms. There are two more on each side from their side profile. The wool is handspun with natural colors and aniline dyed wool for the bright colors. Alice always creates unique designs that are tightly woven. This piece showcases her talent and skill level as a Navajo Burnham contemporary weaver. This type of weaving is designed to be hung on the wall. It measures 42 inches in length and 23 inches wide. This piece is brand new to the gallery.