Navajo Gallup Throw Yei Rug

ca. 1920 - 1935

31" H x 17" W

Hand Woven with Yei Motif Design in Dark Brown, Golden Light Brown, Cream, Orange, Red, Teal and Light Brown Colors

In Good Condition with Light Wear

Recently Professionally Cleaned 04-2026

A Navajo Gallup Throw Yei rug (also called a Gallup Throw or Gallup-style weaving) is a small, vintage or vintage-style Navajo handwoven textile featuring Yei (or Yeii) figures. These are stylized representations of Navajo Holy People or supernatural beings from Navajo ceremonial traditions and sandpaintings.