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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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Yei Be Chei Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2283-KS: 69" x 122" (5'9" x 10'2")
$ 25,000.00
Encounter the spiritual power of this exceptional Yei Be Chei weaving from the 1930s-1940s, measuring 69" x 122". This sacred textile depicts Yei figures adorned with rain chains, symbolizing blessings and abundance in Navajo tradition. The composition radiates with wonderful vintage rainbow hues that create visual warmth and cultural authenti...
Ganado - Klagetoh Pictorial Runner : Historic : GHT 2111 : 57" x 134" : (4’9″ x 11’2″)
Klagetoh
Ganado - Klagetoh Pictorial Runner : Historic : GHT 2111 : 57" x 134" : (4’9″ x 11’2″)
$ 25,000.00
Discover an extraordinary Ganado-Klagetoh pictorial runner that defies convention at 57" x 134"—a remarkable 11-foot length rarely seen in this style. The composition celebrates life through two central corn plants, surrounded by intricate depictions of bows, arrows, and feathers rendered with remarkable detail. Perched atop the corn are two del...
4 in 1 Teec Nos Pos Pictorial : GHT 187 : 64" x 90" : (5'4" x 7'6")
$ 12,000.00
This exceptional 64" x 90" "4 in 1" rug was woven by four sisters from the Four Corners area, each panel showcasing a different style: two pictorials, one Red Mesa, and one Teec Nos Pos. The shared materials and natural dyes reveal their collaborative spirit. Documented provenance through the Graden Mercantile Company connects it to R.E. Sloan (...
Crystal Navajo Rug : Historic : GHT 2262 : 52" x 89" : (4'4" x 7'5")
$ 9,500.00
Discover the charm of this 1920s Crystal Navajo rug—a 52" x 89" weaving that perfectly captures the spirit of an era when tradition met savvy marketing. The delightful repeating pattern of spent arrows creates visual rhythm and movement, while the four-sided border showcases the clever collaboration between Navajo weavers and traders who underst...
Transitional Pictorial Navajo Weaving: Historic : JV 109 : 28" x 55" : (2'4" x 4'7")
Pictorial
Transitional Pictorial Navajo Weaving: Historic : JV 109 : 28" x 55" : (2'4" x 4'7")
$ 5,000.00
Transitional Pictorial Navajo Rug for sale. Quite Rare. Possibly woven as a double saddle blanket. Hand carded, hand spun, hand dyed native wool with natural wool colors and aniline dyes. The powerful Navajo symbols of whirling logs and the WW1 plane adds to the specialness of this weaving. The Whirling Log motif goes back thousands of years...
Double Navajo Saddle Blanket : Antique : JV 102 : 32" x 56" : (2'8" x 4'8")
Saddle Blanket
Double Navajo Saddle Blanket : Antique : JV 102 : 32" x 56" : (2'8" x 4'8")
$ 4,500.00
This antique double saddle blanket represents a remarkable piece of Western heritage, meticulously woven from hand-carded and hand-spun native wool with striking natural variegation. The blanket's distinctive "I Heart Texas" design features a charming heart border alongside the initials JW and TX, suggesting it was commissioned for someone of si...
Navajo Single Saddle Blanket : Antique : JV 103 : 28.5" x 31.5" : (2'4.5" x 2'7.5")
Saddle Blanket
Navajo Single Saddle Blanket : Antique : JV 103 : 28.5" x 31.5" : (2'4.5" x 2'7.5")
$ 2,500.00
Own a piece of Navajo weaving history with this captivating single saddle blanket, crafted from premium hand-carded and hand-spun native wool. What makes this antique truly exceptional is its mysterious "mc squared" inscription—woven letters that spark intrigue about its original owner. Was it commissioned for someone with initials W.C.S., M.C.S...
