Harvey, Sheldon Navajo Yei Painted Wood Sculpture

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$2,400.00

Harvey, Sheldon

Sheldon Harvey is an acclaimed Diné (Navajo) artist celebrated for contemporary paintings and sculptures influenced by Navajo creation stories and Yei figures. His sculptures are typically handmade in wood and finished with painted or stained surfaces, often enhanced with feathers, yucca, fabric, hide, canvas, and other natural or mixed-media elements that add texture, movement, and cultural symbolism.

  • Height: 30 inches
  • Width: 9 inches
  • Depth: 5 inches
  • Circa: 2026

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SHELDON HARVEY

About the Artist

Sheldon Harvey is a multidisciplinary artist best known for his wood sculptures and his acrylic and oil paintings, all of which depict stylized Navajo Yei’s. To bring his vision to life, he draws on an unusually wide range of materials — combining different woods, acrylic paint, fabrics, and parrot feathers within a single work.

The Yei is a spirit being drawn from the Navajo creation story, which traces the journey of humankind through four successive worlds. The very first of these worlds is believed to be home to the dark Yei that carries the Air-Spirit — insect-like figures rendered in deep, vivid color. It is this First World Being that inspires Sheldon’s work, which he interprets through richly textured paint, fabric, and feather.

Sheldon’s art has been included in dozens of major collections across the United States and around the world, and his accolades include a first-place ribbon at the 2016 Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. Through his distinctive command of design, texture, color, and style, he has reshaped how the world sees the Navajo Yei in both sculpture and painting, and he is sought after by collectors worldwide.

This colorful carved wood sculpture features vivid hand-painted detail, geometric patterns, and a stylized Yei form. Displayed upright on a stand. The sculpture by Sheldon Harvey shows rich red, orange, blue, purple, and black tones, along with a stylized face, painted body panels, and parrot feather accents that add texture and movement.

How to Measure for Sculpture

Before purchasing a sculpture, measure the height, width, and depth of the area where it will be placed. Be sure to consider nearby furniture, walkways, doorways, and architectural features so the piece feels well-proportioned in the space.

If the sculpture will sit on a pedestal, table, console, or shelf, measure that surface as well to ensure there is enough room for the work to sit securely and comfortably. It is also important to review the sculpture’s full dimensions and weight, especially for larger or heavier pieces.

A simple way to visualize placement is to mark out the sculpture’s footprint on the floor or surface with painter’s tape, or use paper cut to size. This can help you better understand how much space the piece will occupy from every angle.

If you are local to Santa Fe or Scottsdale, we are happy to assist with delivery and place the sculpture in your home so you can see how it looks in the space.