Classic period Navajo Biil for sale - matching panels Very rare and in excellent condition!
These Navajo Dress Panels (Biil) measure 29" x 48" (2'5" x 4'). With Lac and Indigo. Classic tie downs visible. Slight Ethnographic wear marks in the center of the panels add to the authenticity of the piece, making it a unique and valuable addition to any collection.
Dye analysis upon request.
Navajo two paneled dress known as a Biil was fastened at the shoulders, utilized slits for the arms and head and was cinched at the waist. The dress is sometimes referred to as a “rug dress.” A Biil was standard clothing for Navajo women before the Long Walk.
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