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79379 Vintage Southwest Modern Yeibichai Rug, 02'07 x 04'11.
The Ember Ceremony: A Yeibichai Masterpiece of Radiant Ancestral Reverence
Emanating …
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79379 Vintage Southwest Modern Yeibichai Rug, 02'07 x 04'11.
The Ember Ceremony: A Yeibichai Masterpiece of Radiant Ancestral Reverence
Emanating from the sacred plateaus of the American Southwest, this exceptional handwoven wool textile unveils a rare and captivating depiction of ceremonial figures in procession. Rendered in a luminous spectrum of ember orange, sun-washed marigold, garnet red, and ivory white, five stylized dancers stand in symmetrical reverence beneath crowned headpieces, each one cradling symbolic vessels. Their elongated forms and rhythmic alignment conjure the spiritual choreography of sacred rituals passed down through generations—where movement, myth, and prayer are interwoven into form.
The composition is orchestrated with impeccable symmetry and symbolic balance. Radiant blossoms float above the dancers, punctuating the space like celestial blessings, while abstracted motifs at the feet suggest offerings, altars, or grounding elements of earth and ritual. Every element is a carefully considered glyph in a visual language that speaks of ancestry, cosmic alignment, and the embodied poetry of ceremonial life. The palette is unmistakably Southwestern Modern, its heat-saturated hues echoing the adobe walls, canyon suns, and ochre earth of a landscape steeped in mysticism.
This textile, though intimately scaled, commands presence like a mural. It invites collectors into a moment of suspended reverence—one in which the figures become archetypes of transformation and continuity. The flat-woven structure carries the tactile authenticity of hand-spun wool, yet the design feels wholly contemporary, capable of holding court in luxury environments from Santa Fe estates to Aspen ski chalets. It merges ancient storytelling with modernist expression, offering a bridge between heritage and high design.
To possess this piece is to acquire more than a textile—it is to inherit a sacred vision, one that pulses with cultural dignity and visual power. With its vivid narrative and architectural harmony, this vintage Southwestern treasure is destined to anchor spaces where art meets soul, and where rarity becomes legacy. Ideal for discerning collectors seeking exclusive heirlooms infused with story, symbolism, and timeless aesthetic gravity.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 02'07 x 04'11.
Pile Height: 0.18 of an inch.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
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- Dimensions
- 2′7″ × 4′11″ and 0.18″ thick
- Pattern
- Figural
- Rug Construction
- Flatweave
- Styled After
- Native American Art
- Navajo Indian Art
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Abrash. Wear Consistent with Age and Use. If you require more information before purchasing please let us know. We do … moreAbrash. Wear Consistent with Age and Use. If you require more information before purchasing please let us know. We do our best to ensure that our photos are as true to color as possible as we know every individual may see these colors differently. less
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