Weavings, Rugs 1895-1940
Includes rugs made for the tourist market, when Oriental designs were introduced during the heyday of the regional trading posts, including Ganado, Two Grey Hills, Teec Nos Pos and others. | ||
Early Navajo Weaving ca 1910. Geometric serrated pattern, the background is natural brown and white wool mixed. There is a little red and gold accent colors, other then that it is the natural wool colors. Measuring 45 inches by 70 inches.
Early Ganado from around 1935, this rug is in excellent condition and the colors are fabulous. Weavings of this size are a rare find (approx. 5 feet by 8 feet). Today there are few weavers that are spending the amount of time it takes to create such a piece.
Featured is a fabulous, grand, hand spun wool weaving from the "Lukachukai Yei Area". The artist is unknown by name, but has definitely left an exceptional work of art as her legacy. In the thirties and forties weavers, bought "Navajo Dye" at the trading post and the orange and turquoise is typical of that era. The background color is a blend of brown and white hand spun wool, there is lovely turquoise corn, and orange accents that helps date rugs that were woven during this period. The Yei figures are holding dancing ribbons with feathers hanging down. In one hand is an Eagle feather and in the other is a rattle. The four directions colors are repeated in the figures, black, orange, blue and brown and again in the dance ribbons, and the skirts of the Yei. This is a superb collectors piece and a must see, the weaving is in excellent condition.
Great small Navajo rug could be used for a decorating accent piece. Woven in the 1930's the patina on this weaving is soft in shades of cream, browns and red. A super buy for an authentic hand woven Native American craft.
Transitional Weaving c. 1900-1910. This beautiful weaving is as soft as a wearing blanket. Rich shades of red, cream and browns. The weaving is in excellent condition. The geometric design is as fresh today as it was 100 years ago, and will fit into many home decors, from western to modern metro. Measuring 56 inches by 78 inches.
All natural wool colors (black has been over dyed), and a very unique pictorial design, make this a great collectors Navajo rug. Pictured in the weaving are a snake dancer, fish, mammal, and 2 figures holding hands. Measuring 44 inches by 56 inches. This rug is in excellent condition.
A constant of Native American life, the Pendelton blanket was widely acquired by the native peoples. A tradition of trade in the South West, the blankets are presented at special occasions like, births and weddings. The Pendelton Woolen Mill in Pendleton, Oregon was started in 1896. This wearing blanket is from 1923, and has spring colored striping, with a turquoise fringe. (The pin is not included)
Pictured is a early Geometric rug that has a beautiful border, and is reflective of later styles like Teec Nos Pos and Ganado. The wool has great hand spun variegation and rich color. There is a little staining and damage. The rug measures 39 inches by 64 inches.
"Third Phase Chief's Blanket"- This blanket is in excellent condition. The colors are rich and vivid in cream, butterscotch, chocolate and analine dyed dark red. Dating from the early 1900's, this blanket weaving has been well cared for. Measuring 92 inches by 59 inches. Great collectors piece.
This early Geometric style rug was woven around the 1920's. It has some repair work that has been done. The squares at the four corners are unusual and add interest the the geometric design.
