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Excerpted from exhibit brochure forward written by Alyssa Travis, Associate Curator of the Tucson Desert Art Museum.
"Besides a handful of outstanding contemporary weavings by master weavers Elsie Bia, Selena Yazzi, Cecelia Nes, and GHardy, the works in this collection were woven between the 1870s and 1940s. In many ways, these works were ahead of their time and resemble the works of color field painters, op artists, hard-edge painters, and to a lesser extent, the minimalists of the the mid-1900s. For instance, many of the pieces in this exhibition resemble color field paintings by artists like Kenneth Noland, Frank Stella, Mark Rothko, and Morris Louis. In these works, large areas of color become the subject of the work rather than any objective context. As another example, many of the exhibition's serapes and transitional blankets wit their Mexican Saltillo-style serrated diamonds and vibrant colored yarns create eye-popping effects worthy of the psychedelic-inspired 1960s Op Art movement."
Modern Art Navajo Textiles Exhibit 2017
Manta : Navajo Weaving : Elena Teller : Churro 346 : 47" x 55" (3'11" x 4'7")
Womans Manta
Manta : Navajo Weaving : Elena Teller : Churro 346 : 47" x 55" (3'11" x 4'7")
$ 6,750.00
Elena Teller's stunning manta showcases the magic of traditional Navajo weaving! This woman's wearing blanket dances with rich indigo blues, vibrant cochineal reds, and cheerful aqua tones created through natural dyeing—including a clever overdyed of indigo with rabbit brush yellow. Crafted from authentic Churro wool, this beauty has graced pr...
Book: Navajo Textiles As Modern Art
Celebrating the imagination of the Navajo Weaving Artist. Our goal for this exhibition is to present a wide variety of Navajo textiles which represent many facets of Modern Art, from minimalism to multidimensional design concerts. There is always the question of what came first? Whatever the theory - The Navajo Weaver is part of the mix and was...
Crystal Hero Twin Navajo Rug Weaving : Historic : GHT 536 : 54" x 108" : (4'6" x 9')
Crystal
Crystal Hero Twin Navajo Rug Weaving : Historic : GHT 536 : 54" x 108" : (4'6" x 9')
$ 12,000.00
This historic Crystal Hero Twin Storm Pattern rug is a 54" x 108" weaving woven from hand-carded, hand-spun, and hand-dyed native wool. The design honors sacred Navajo traditions, featuring the Hero Twins and storm pattern rooted in Navajo cosmology. A meaningful textile that celebrates cultural heritage and spiritual significance. This beauti...
Germantown Serape Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 783 : 57" x 74" : (4'9" x 6'2")
Germantown
Germantown Serape Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 783 : 57" x 74" : (4'9" x 6'2")
$ 12,500.00
This historic Germantown serape is a 57" x 74" weaving from around 1900, woven with premium 4-ply Germantown yarns on an outdoor upright loom. The tight, precise weaving showcases the artist's skill, while the design blends Hispanic and Navajo influences. A significant textile that celebrates cultural exchange and artistic innovation. This bea...
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...
Serape : Late Classic : Historic : GHT 1923 : 54″ x 71″ (4'6" x 5'11")
$ 18,000.00
Serape Navajo Blanket. Late Classic blanket from the 1880s. The bright red background showcases the indigo blue, green and cream. The negative space creates a spider design overall as a tribute to Spiderwoman. It's a fascinating piece of art! This piece was brought to life with Merino wool and is very finely woven. This beautiful piece was...
Manta : Navajo Weaving : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 463 : 45" X 61" (3'9" x 5'1")
Womans Manta
Manta : Navajo Weaving : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 463 : 45" X 61" (3'9" x 5'1")
$ 7,500.00
Prepare to be captivated by Jalucie Marianito's masterwork! This exquisite woman's manta weaves together the finest native Churro wool with a palette of purely natural dyes—deep indigo blues, passionate cochineal reds, and lush greens born from clever indigo-and-rabbit-brush-yellow overdyeing. A true showstopper from our exclusive Churro colle...