Beautiful rare antique Navajo Indian Third Phase Chief’s Blanket/ Rug. 62” x 57 1/4.” Wonderful diamond pattern. Circa 1900. Tightly woven, practically waterproof, with diamond points. Coloring beautiful. This rug hangs as a wall covering to see its full beauty and design. Condition is "Used".
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.