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This beautifully unique and functional artistry has gone through many iterations throughout time, so it’s important to remember how the Navajo have transitioned from the traditional “Chief” blankets in the beginning, preceding the Trading Post Era, to the regional pictorials of today.
The historic period of Navajo rug weavings really began in the very early 1700s and ran all the way to the 1850s. Weavers, learning from the Pueblos, Spanish and traders, created blankets, dresses, rugs and tapestries that have set the foundation for what has been a momentous artistic and cultural movement for the Navajo people.
Weaving changed rapidly from the 1850s to the 1940s. In fact, the Navajo transitioned through six periods in that time, including: late classic, the Bosque Redondo or “Long Walk” interment, transitional, rug, revival and finally the regional Trading Post styles.
The most important thing to remember is that when you’re dealing with authentic Navajo weavings, be it blankets, transitional work, or specific pieces like Germantown, Dazzlers, Two Grey Hills, or even Pictorials, that these are original one-of-a-kind artworks that can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
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First Phase Chief Blanket Early Classic Ute Style : 1st Phase : Historic Navajo Weaving : 51" x 68" (5'8.5" x 4'3") Call for Pricing
Chiefs Blankets
First Phase Chief Blanket Early Classic Ute Style : 1st Phase : Historic Navajo Weaving : 51" x 68" (5'8.5" x 4'3") Call for Pricing
This First Phase Navajo Chief Blanket is an EARLY Classic Ute. Circa 1800-1850. One of the finest 1st Phase Chief Pattern Blankets known to have been made. A rare treasure having likely survived 200 years. Your chance to purchase the best of the best! This Ute Style 1st Phase Chief Blanket is very finely and tightly woven with pure Churro wo...
3rd Phase Variant Chief Blanket : Historic : PC 146 : 66" x 56.5"
$ 85,000.00
Late classic Third phase variant. Aniline red, indigo blue, vegetal green, Churro wool. This is the very first time Steve has offered this weaving!This weaving was part of Color Riot! How Color Changed Navajo Textiles April 5,2019 - September 2,2019 at the Heard MuseumMuseum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg Florida, 9/05/2020 -3/15/2021Montclair Ar...
3rd Phase Chief Blanket : Historic : GHT 2126 : 57″ x 77″ : (4'9" x 6'5")
Chiefs Blankets
3rd Phase Chief Blanket : Historic : GHT 2126 : 57″ x 77″ : (4'9" x 6'5")
$ 16,000.00
3rd Phase Chief Navajo blanket. This captivating 3rd Phase Navajo Chief Blanket is done in a Red Mesa/ Teec Nos Pos Pictorial Style. The colors in this piece are brown, black, white, red, and indigo/purple. They work well together to make this vibrant piece come alive. Style Chief Blankets Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1920-30s Size...