Classic Two Grey Hills rug by Allen Begay (husband of Lucy Begay, whose work is featured at the Heard Museum)
Purchased new from Bob French rugs several years ago and lovingly stored out of sunlight in our smoke free home.
Great hanging size of 3 1/2 ft x 2 1/2 ft. Hand carded natural undyed wool (except the black, which is commercial wool). Perfect condition and symmetrical.
These rugs are becoming harder to obtain, as not many of the younger generation are taking up weaving.
We guarantee all Native American items for sale are authentic.
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THIS VINTAGE TEXTILE MEASURES 50" X 46". IT WAS PURCHASED FROM THE MESA VERDE GIFT SHOP IN COLORADO. THE ORIGINAL TAG IS ATTACHED, SPECIMEN #6711, A REGISTERED COLLECTION ITEM. THERE ARE 10 YEI'S ENCLOSED BY THE RAINBOW GUARDIAN. THE MOTIF CONSISTS OF LIGHTING BOLTS,TWO SACRED MASKS, 8 SPIRIT BIRDS, AND A MULTI-COLORED CENTER GEOMETRIC DISPLAY. THE RUG WAS BLESSED BY A MEDICINE MAN BEFORE THE RUG WAS PUT UP FOR SALE. RELATIVELY LARGE SIZE, WITH A TIGHT WEAVE, BOARDER, AND TASSELS. VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH MINOR GRAZING DUE TO AGE. COMPARABLE ITEMS SALE FOR $3,500.00 AND UP FOR SMALLER WEAVES AND LESS DETAIL.