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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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Germantown Optical Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2203 : 49 1/2″ x 68″ (4'1.5" x 5'8")
Germantown
Germantown Optical Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2203 : 49 1/2″ x 68″ (4'1.5" x 5'8")
$ 33,000.00
Germantown Navajo Rug. Germantown yarn (from Germantown Pennsylvania area) was first introduced to the Navajo at Bosque Redondo, so the women would have some material to weave their highly prized rugs. The Navajo Indians were allowed to return to their reservation (1868), where the weavers continued to use the popular Germantown yarns because t...
Germantown Masonic Pictorial Tapestry : Navajo : Historic : PC 4 : 45" x 68" : (3'9" x 5'8")
Germantown
Germantown Masonic Pictorial Tapestry : Navajo : Historic : PC 4 : 45" x 68" : (3'9" x 5'8")
$ 7,500.00
Germantown Masonic Pictorial tapestry for sale. Due to the fine weave this was likely a commissioned piece. Or possibly made as a souvenir for a member of the Freemasons as they frequented the Grand Canyon via train. Germantown yarn (from Germantown Pennsylvania area) was first introduced to the Navajo at Bosque Redondo, so the weavers would h...
Storm Pictorial : Navajo Weaving : Historic : JV 124 : 31" x 61" (2'7" x 5'1")
$ 7,000.00
Storm Pattern woven with Germantown yarn adorned with Thunderbird design elements. Finely woven. Sharp design. The grey background is especially beautiful. Germantown yarn (from Germantown Pennsylvania) was first introduced to the Navajo at Bosque Redondo, so the women would have some material to weave their highly prized rugs. The Navajo wer...
Saddle Blanket - Single Sunday Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 119 : 25" x 25" : (2'1" x 2'1")
Saddle Blanket
Saddle Blanket - Single Sunday Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 119 : 25" x 25" : (2'1" x 2'1")
$ 5,500.00
Fancy Single Navajo Saddle Blanket. Some saddle blankets were woven to be used only on special occasions. They were known as Sunday Saddle Blankets, and this one is extra fancy. Used for special occasions to throw over the saddle, not under it. The weaver of this one added a longer fringe/tassel up both sides to help protect it, and provide ...