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- circa-1880
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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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...
Historic Navajo Serape with Spider Woman Hole: PC 258 : 57″ x 75.5″ (4'9" x 5'11.5")
Serape
Historic Navajo Serape with Spider Woman Hole: PC 258 : 57″ x 75.5″ (4'9" x 5'11.5")
$ 85,000.00
This extremely rare serape blanket was woven with Saxony. And even more remarkable it comes with a Spiderwoman hole in its center. This Serape has Indigo dyed warp, like this textile has, was only made available at Bosque Redondo and Fort Wingate to a limited number of Navajo weavers who were incarcerated for the purpose of weaving for the ...
Late Classic Navajo Weaving : Historic Hubbell Portiere : PC 288 : 51" x 103"(4'3" x 8'7")
Blankets
Late Classic Navajo Weaving : Historic Hubbell Portiere : PC 288 : 51" x 103"(4'3" x 8'7")
$ 28,000.00
Classic/Late Classic Hubbell Blanket woven to be used as a portiere. This Classic/Late Classic blanket was woven to be a covering for an open doorway. Original side cords. This exquisite weaving was extremely finely woven with Germantown yarn . The deep red a classic trademark of the Ganado area. Steve saw a 2nd one-- the match to this o...