Vintage Navajo Yei Spoon and Knife Set

This vintage Navajo sterling silver and turquoise fork and knife set is made by artist Nila Cook Johnson. These feature the image of Yei, a shortened version of *YeiBiChi, a holy figure in the Navajo culture. Yeis are the supernatural beings that allow communication between the Navajo people and their Gods. Each Yei is adorned with a turquoise stone. These are signed with the artist hallmark on the back.

Measurment: Spoon 4” long x 1” wide, Knife 4.5” long x 3/4 inch wide at widest part, blade is 1/2 inch wide.