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Sahmie, Ida – Rainbow Yei Water Jar (1991)
6.5"w x 8"h
$ 1,200.00
This is a tightly painted water jar by Ida Sahmie. The piece has a round body and sharp rim. It was coil-built and stone polished. The jar has four of the classic Rainbow Yei figures around the neck. The figures are both etched into the clay and painted with bee-weed (black) and red clay. The story of the Rainbow Yei is:
“The Rainbow Yei is a symbol of protection and the pathway of the Yeis. The “Yei” is a healing spirit that intercedes between the Creator and humans and controls the sun, moon, wind, and rain. A rainbow yei is most often seen encircling traditional sandpaintings to protect the image from evil spirits.”
It is signed on the bottom, “Ida Sahmie”. It is from 1991 and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. Ida is the only Navajo potter creating this unique style of ethnographic pottery that captures the stories and world of Dine symbolism.
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Brand:Sahmie, Ida
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This is a tightly painted water jar by Ida Sahmie. The piece has a round body and sharp rim. It was coil-built and stone polished. The jar has four of the classic Rainbow Yei figures around the neck. The figures are both etched into the clay and painted with bee-weed (black) and red clay. The story of the Rainbow Yei is:
“The Rainbow Yei is a symbol of protection and the pathway of the Yeis. The “Yei” is a healing spirit that intercedes between the Creator and humans and controls the sun, moon, wind, and rain. A rainbow yei is most often seen encircling traditional sandpaintings to protect the image from evil spirits.”
It is signed on the bottom, “Ida Sahmie”. It is from 1991 and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. Ida is the only Navajo potter creating this unique style of ethnographic pottery that captures the stories and world of Dine symbolism.
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