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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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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 ...

Serape Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 778 : 54″ x 76″ (4'6" x 6'4")
$ 48,000.00
Exquisite serape featuring Merino wool, red background is 3 ply raveled American Flannel and Bayeta cloth. Natural dyed Indigo blue with plied yellow and orange. Greens may be plied or home spun natural dyed with rabbit brush yellow and then dipped in an Indigo blue bath. Colors are Indigo blue with plied yellow-green-orange-brown The art of p...

SOLD - PC 157: Classic Woman's Manta : Historic Navajo Blanket
Museum quality Classic Woman's Manta. Super Rare Example!Highly unusual Indigo Blue Warp and side cords! Also interior designs and top and bottom designs are a very deep hue of indigo blue. Red is Bayeta and American flannel. Spiderwoman cross design. Brown in center is over dyed with Sumac natural dye. Very tightly woven and in some places s...
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 Navajo Blanket : Historic : Late Classic : JV 120 : 51" x 69" (4'3" x 5'9")
Serape

Serape Navajo Blanket : Historic : Late Classic : JV 120 : 51" x 69" (4'3" x 5'9")
$ 21,000.00
Serape Navajo Blanket, circa Late Classic period. Native wool colors. Woven with raveled Bayeta and native wool colors. Rabbit brush yellow, Indigo and aniline dyes. Perfect Condition. Style Wearables: Manta, Serape, Child Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1875-85 Size 51" x 69" (4'3" x 5'9") Item # JV 120 Learn more about th...

Teec Nos Pos Antique Navajo Rug : PC 167 : 60" x 92" : (5' x 7'8")
$ 18,000.00
Teec Nos Pos Antique Navajo rug for sale. Teec Nos Pos weavings are some of the most ornate with a distinct oriental influence. Four ply Germantown highlight colors, hero twin imagery. Hand carded, hand spun, aniline dyes (red). Circa 1930's is the height of Teec Nos Pos quality. Style Teec Nos Pos Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 19...
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...
Wide Ruins Navajo Rug : Historic Lippincott Era : GHT 2303 : 74" x 104" : (6'2" x 8'8")
Wide Ruins

Wide Ruins Navajo Rug : Historic Lippincott Era : GHT 2303 : 74" x 104" : (6'2" x 8'8")
$ 17,500.00
Wide Ruins Navajo Blanket. William and Sallie Luppincott ran both Wide Ruins and Pine Springs trading posts during the years 1938 to 1949. Sally encouraged weavers to use vegetal dyes. Sadly, the wide ruins trading post burned down in the 1970’s. The neighboring communities of Wide Ruins was known for a greater use of pinks and mauve where as ...

Teec Nos Pos Antique Navajo Rug : PC 173 : 53" x 67" : (4'5" x 5'7")
$ 15,000.00
Teec Nos Pos Antique Navajo rug for sale. Teec Nos Pos weavings are some of the most ornate with a distinct oriental influence. Hand carded hand, hand spun, hand dyed, Churro wool. Very reminiscent of a Persian rug. Multi-borders. Does have a slight fade on one side. Steve's Treasures of Teec Nos Pos: Fresh from vault! Style Teec Nos ...

Teec Nos Pos Antique Navajo Rug : PC 165 : 45" x 94" : (3'9" x 7'10")
$ 15,000.00
Teec Nos Pos Antique Navajo rug for sale. Teec Nos Pos weavings are some of the most ornate with a distinct oriental influence. Hero Twin imagery. Lincoln wool, hand carded, hand spun. Style Teec Nos Pos Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1920s Size 45" x 94" (3'9" x 7'10") Item # PC 165 Learn more about the Teec Nos Pos style of ...
JB Moore Crystal Weaving : Historic : PC 129 : 46" x 65" : (3'10" x 5'5")
Two Grey Hills
JB Moore Crystal Weaving : Historic : PC 129 : 46" x 65" : (3'10" x 5'5")
$ 12,500.00
Two Grey Hills Navajo rug. This early Navajo Two Grey Hills rug is a Storm Pattern Variant . Woven with hand carded, hand spun Churro wool, quite wonderful. The detailed white border with designs is the weavers signature. This weaving was part of the Timeless Treasures of Two Grey Hills Exhibit and catalog, page 6. Style JB Moore Crystal ...

HOLD - JB Moore Plate XI Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 108 : 52″ x 96″ : (4'4" x 8')
JB Moore Navajo rug. This JB Moore piece was created in the 1900's with hand spun, hand carded Native wool, with aniline dyes. Looking in the JB Moore catalog, the plate used to create this pattern was plate XI. Style JB Moore Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1900-1910s Size 52″ x 96″ (4'4" x 8') Item # PC 108 Learn more about...
Red Mesa / Teec Nos Pos Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 214 : 54" x 74" (4'6" x 6'2")
Red Mesa

Red Mesa / Teec Nos Pos Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 214 : 54" x 74" (4'6" x 6'2")
$ 9,600.00
Red Mesa Style rugs can be identified by the contrasting light and dark colors, vertical chevrons and radiating diamonds. This Navajo weaving has a unique design using hand carded, hand spun, hand dyed Merino wool with some aniline dyes. Style Red Mesa / Teec Nos Pos Weaver Unknown Navajo Date Circa 1930s Size 54" x 74" (4'6" x 6'2") ...