This is a Navajo weaving by artists Sarah J. Begay. This strikingly bright rug has a center Yei face with four other Yei faces in each corner panel. Aniline dyed wool in colors red, mauve, turquoise, black, gray, and white were used to create this tightly woven, stylized contemporary design. This is a rare beauty!
The rug was purchased from the Heard Museum in the 1990s, and has only had one owner. It was on display in a non-smoking home.
Size: 21” x 26”
Condition: Running of colors, and some mold due to a storm and subsequent flooding. Staining is mostly along the left 1/3 – 1/2 side of the rug. It has been in storage since the damage.
The price reflects the damage.
Navajo Rug: Colorful Yei Faces in Contemporary Design by Sara Begay
Care and Use
Care and Use
Care and maintaintenqnce of vintage Native American rugs: Regularly vacuum rugs but without a brush roller so that the texture of the rug is not effected. Avoid placing the rug in direct sunligh. Store rugs flat in a cool, dry place to help preserve the fabric and colors. If cleaning is necessary, contact a company that specailizes in cleaning authentic Native Amercan rugs. Do not use commercial cleaners. soaps, or stain removers or rug cleaners.
