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). Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund, 04.297.5449.1. Creative Commons-BY.

Swallowing Arrow, 1 of 8 used in Yeibichai Ceremony

1868-1903

Navajo

Arts of the Americas

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Maker/Artist: Navajo
Classification: Ceremonial
Formatted Medium: Wood, pigment, yarn, vegetal fiber, feathers, down
Medium: wood, pigment, yarn, vegetal, fiber, feathers, down
Dimensions: 21 in. (57.0 x 8.0 cm)
Departments: Arts of the Americas
Accession Number: 04.297.5449.1
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Swallowing Arrow, 1 of 8 used in Yeibichai Ceremony

Navajo

Arts of the Americas

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