Yeibichai Collection
Witness the sacred rites of the Yeibichai ceremony, a profoundly spiritual event in Navajo culture. Edward S
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Witness the sacred rites of the Yeibichai ceremony, a profoundly spiritual event in Navajo culture. Edward S. Curtis's captivating photographs from 1904-1905 depict Navajo dancers donning spruce branches as they embody deities like Tonenili, the water sprinkler, and Haschogan, the house god. Preparations include placing kedan, or offerings, and the making of sweat. Prayers are offered, initiations take place outdoors, and the sick seek healing in sweat baths. The Yeibichai ceremony is a profound expression of Navajo spirituality, honoring their gods and seeking their blessings.