Vintage Yeibichai Dancer Art Panels Pair Kay Bennett Navajo Style

Vintage pair of hand-painted folk art panels depicting Yeibichai (Yei Bi Chei) ceremonial dancers, signed by artist Kay Bennett. These figures represent dancers who take part in the nine-day Yeibichai Night Chant ceremony, traditionally performed to promote healing and prevent illness.

The original typed description on the back explains the symbolism of the figures and identifies the ceremony, noting that non-Navajo commonly refer to this ritual as the Yeibichai dance. One panel depicts a male Yeibichai impersonator, and the other a complementary ceremonial figure, creating a visually balanced and culturally inspired pair.

Painted on a sand-textured surface mounted to pressed board, these pieces reflect the Southwestern folk art style popular in the mid- to late-20th century. They are decorative artworks intended for display and appreciation, not ceremonial sandpaintings.

A striking addition to Southwestern, desert modern, or folk art collections.