Swallowing Arrow, 1 of 8 used in Yeibichai Ceremony

Navajo

Caption

Navajo. Swallowing Arrow, 1 of 8 used in Yeibichai Ceremony, 1868–1903. Wood, pigment, yarn, vegetal fiber, feathers, down, 21 in. (57.0 x 8.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund, 04.297.5449.1.

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Navajo

Title

Swallowing Arrow, 1 of 8 used in Yeibichai Ceremony

Date

1868–1903

Medium

Wood, pigment, yarn, vegetal fiber, feathers, down

Classification

Ceremonial

Dimensions

21 in. (57.0 x 8.0 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund

Accession Number

04.297.5449.1

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