HISTORIC NAVAJO 3RD PHASE CHIEFS BLANKET RUG, POWERFUL VARIANT DESIGN, C1900, NO RESERVEBeautiful artistry and coloration in addition to striking designs on this finely woven Chiefs Blanket. Handspun wool is soft and luxurious. Neat yellow color used. Though there is wool loss, this 100 year old blanket has been left untouched with no restoration. Measures approximately 54 x 64.This is a 7 day auction with a minimal starting bid to get things rolling. Everything guaranteed as stated. Shipping i...ncludes full insurance. Please check out my many other quality auctions. Thank you
Navajo weaver Ofelia Joe of Cove, Arizona wove this 5'x4' Ute Style First Phase Chiefs rug. Thedesign replicates a Classic Period Navajo First Phase chiefsblanket. They were called Utes when no redwas used in them. The darkindigo stripes in this Uteare outlined with lightindigoblue, as are all wide dark brown stripes.I call it "organic" because the light and dark wide stripes are all natural color, no dyes. The blue is the organic plant dye "Indigo" used worldwide for millenia for the blue color..., now considered your basic blue worldwide (its wavelength is the now the worldwide reference blue in all color science). Indigo was used until the simpler-to-use aniline chemical dyes were invented by Farben Fabrikan in Germany around 1862. These colors soon showed up in the USA as those bright, variegated dyed Germantown yarns used by Navajos for those striking, colorful Navajo Germantown blankets.All weft yarn is 100 Navajo Churrosheep wool, single ply mill-spun. The warp is strong, mill-spun, 2-ply white wool. Our company hand-dyed the 2 shades ofnatural indigo blues.The darkbrown and white of the wide stripes arenatural colors. This Ute is woven with entirely natural products: either natural color, un-dyed yarn, or dyed with the natural dye indigo, which is a plant. (The gray-brown edge cords are also spun with a natural gray-brown.)The edges are finished with 3 x3-ply natural gray-brown cords(weft selvages). Both ends have 2 x 3-ply light blue indigo cords (warpselvages). The technically high-end edge cord finish with 3 cordsmaximizes strength, durability and longevity. Three edge cords, unlike 2 edge cords, completely covers both edges outer yarnloops, protecting them from abrasion and breakage. The 3-ply endcords are 50 stronger than the usual 2-ply cords. This rugswoven density is 8 warps inch and 30 wefts inch.We show the Classic First Phase Chief's blanket discovered on the Antiques Road Show years ago, formerly owned by Capt. Kit Carson. It later sold for 1.2 million. The Antiques Road Show provided this photo to us at that time, while we discussed it with the program. Another photo shows Native American Brule Sioux wearing Navajo 1st Phase chief's blankets.On our website, we show the full size Navajo mohair wool 1st Phase Chief's Blanket that was loaned to the American Textile History Museum in Lowell, MA for their Grand Opening Exhibition. They displayed it for 3 years. It is shown with photographs near the bottom of the "SALES" page.Note regarding Navajo Churro Sheep wool yarn: We see ebay sellers claiming that their rug for sale on ebay is woven with Navajo Churro wool. No such claim is legitimate, unless the seller knows where the specific yarns orginate, meaning from which sheep. Churro yarn is not identifiable from touch or appearance. Knowlege of wool orgin is impossible with old rugs and blankets. We buy our Navajo Churro sheep yarn from the only legitimate Churro yarn vendor in America that sells Churro yarn in quantity. They are located in El Prado, NM (outside Taos). Genuine Churro yarn costs roughly 2X what all other trading post Navajo weaving yarn costs (26 lb. compared with routine trading post yarn 10 - 13 lb.). The Churro yarn that we give to all of our weaver to weave rugs for us is also sold at higher retail cost at a weaving supply shop in Taos, NM (Weaving Southwest). We are happy to provide our Churro yarn source to anyone who is interested. This is not confidential information. We suggest you Google "Navajo Churro" sheep yarn to better understand why this is such a highly touted, expensive weaving yarn. The rug for sale here is one of our company's "Cortez Collection" of Navajo weavings. We will provide the buyer with a signed dated detailed description, photos of the weaver, and a retail appraisal. Please contact us within 3 days of auction's close. Ex-USA bidders are encouraged to ask for your shipping cost to foreign addresses. Pay w Paypal. We will ship USPS Priority Mail for 15 to the 48 s
Nellie Silversmith wove this Navajo First Phase Chief pattern saddle blanket. It measures 37 x 37 inches. The weaving has a weft count of 24 per inch and a warp count of 9 per inch. All weft and warp is authentic Churro sheep wool. It is woven in natural creamy white, aniline brown, aniline red, and authentic indigo blue. The condition is excellent with no wear, no odors, and no structural damage. Comes with a certificate of authenticity and an image of the weaver holding the rug. Shipping by Pr...iority Mail within the United States is 18.
Navajo weaver Hilario Chavez wove this Navajo First Phase Chief pattern rug. It measures 37 x 50 inches. The weaving has a weft count of 26-28 per inch and a warp count of 9 per inch. All weft and warp is authentic Churro sheep wool. It is woven in natural beige, dark brown, hand-dyed cochineal red, and indigo blue yarn. The perimeter is expertly finished with 3- x 2-ply blue-green cords that prevent damage and fraying of the weft loops. The condition is excellent with no wear, no odors, and no ...structural damage. Comes with a certificate of authenticity and an image of the weaver holding the rug. Shipping by Priority Mail within the United States is 20.
Ca. 1870 Phase II variant Chief's blanket with early Phase III elements.It's 67-x50-inches, woven from white, indigo, cochineal, grey and natural black churro wool, with a weft of 30- and a warp of 8-per inch. The warp is grey churro wool. There are several lazy lines.There are no insect holes, no bleeding and no unnatural odors.Has old repairs and the side selvages appear restored. The white is a bit dingy with several dirt spots. The indigo has typical fading. The tassels are worn.A nice examp...le of mid-century Navajo weaving for your collection. Looks great on a sofa back or bed.
We offer here a 1915-1930s Navajo Third Phase Chief's rugblanket, size 67" wide x 55" high (one end is 65" wide, the top end as hung on the wall is the 2" more narrow width). First 2 photos show both sides on the wall. You'll see some fade side to side, not much. It has all original corners tassels edge cording, almost 100 intact around the entire perimeter except for 2" along one edge, shown, where a little weft has worn away exposing the white warp thread. Both sides of this damage are shown..., with one side (brighter color side) not showing the white warp thread. This rug has been professionally de-bled of any bled dyes, and washed. No stains are apparent either side. It's in remarkably great condition considering it's over 100 years old. Take a look at some of the lazy lines in the dark brown stripes, etc. Some orange has almost disappeared in a few areas, more noticeable on the faded side.Note regarding Navajo Churro Sheep wool yarn: We see ebay sellers claiming that their rug for sale on ebay is woven with Navajo Churro wool. No such claim is legitimate, unless the seller knows where the specific yarns originate, meaning from which sheep. Churro yarn is not identifiable from touch or appearance. Knowledge of wool origin is impossible with old rugs and blankets. We buy our Navajo Churro sheep yarn from the only legitimate Churro yarn vendor in America that sells Churro yarn in quantity. They are located in El Prado, NM (outside Taos). Genuine Churro yarn costs roughly 2X what all other trading post Navajo weaving yarn costs (26 lb. compared with routine trading post yarn 10 - 13 lb.). The Churro yarn that we give to all of our weaver to weave rugs for us is also sold at higher retail cost at a weaving supply shop in Taos, NM (Weaving Southwest). We are happy to provide our Churro yarn source to anyone who is interested. This is not confidential information. We suggest you Google "Navajo Churro" sheep yarn to better understand why this is such a highly touted, expensive weaving yarn. Please contact us within 3 days of auction's close. Ex-USA bidders are encouraged to ask for your shipping cost to foreign addresses. Pay w Paypal. We will ship USPS Priority Mail for 25 or, upon request, we will ship via UPS Federal Express Ground Insured but we need your address to determine the cost. Full refund if returned for any reason within 3 days of your receipt. No refund for foreign country buyers.
Rare HandWoven Navajo Transitional 2nd Phase Chiefs Blanket Design BabysBlanket Created from Handspun Native Navajo Merino Wool Yarn with Natural andSynthetic Dyes on the Navajo Reservation.Circa: 189518 inches high x 25 inches wideCondition: This blanket shows somecolor run and wear, as seen in the photos, probably from use.Description I have over 40 yearsexperience in buying old and used Navajo rugs and this is the first time I havecome across an authentic Navajo Baby blanket in a Chiefs blank...et design. Evenwith the color run and edge damage, as shown in the photos, it is still abeautiful work of art, and would look great as a wall display or throw.This item was from a Northern California estate.Shipping insurance is included in the USA Shipping can be combined on multiple items if feasible.Satisfaction is guaranteed.This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described. This auction is presented by Jerry Weisberg trading in tribal antiques since 1973. 00203
Navajo weaver Betty Joeof Cove, Arizona wove this Second Phase Chiefs rug. The designreplicates a traditional Classic Period 2ndPhase chiefs blanket. These 3 colors are hand-dyed: the authenticindigo blue and the aniline dyedcolors of black and red.The white is neither dyed or bleached - straight off the sheep.All weft yarn is 100Navajo Churro sheep wool, single ply mill-spun. The warp isstrong 2-ply, white wool. The edges are finishedwith 3 x 2-ply graycords, called weft selvages. The cords acr...oss each end, used toset up the loom and warp for weaving, are 2 x 3-ply darkredcords, called warp selvages. This rugs woven density is 8warps inch and 24 wefts inch.Two photos show Native Americans wearing Navajo chief's blankets, wearing blankets and serapes.Note regarding Navajo Churro Sheep wool yarn: We see ebay sellers claiming that their rug for sale on ebay is woven with Navajo Churro wool. No such claim is legitimate, unless the seller knows where the specific yarns originate, meaning from which sheep. Churro yarn is not identifiable from touch or appearance. Knowledge of wool origin is impossible with old rugs and blankets. We buy our Navajo Churro sheep yarn from the only legitimate Churro yarn vendor in America that sells Churro yarn in quantity. They are located in El Prado, NM (outside Taos). Genuine Churro yarn costs roughly 2X what all other trading post Navajo weaving yarn costs (26 lb. compared with routine trading post yarn 10 - 13 lb.). The Churro yarn that we give to all of our weaver to weave rugs for us is also sold at higher retail cost at a weaving supply shop in Taos, NM (Weaving Southwest). We are happy to provide our Churro yarn source to anyone who is interested. This is not confidential information. We suggest you Google "Navajo Churro" sheep yarn to better understand why this is such a highly touted, expensive weaving yarn. The rug for sale here is one of our company's "Cortez Collection" of Navajo weavings. We will provide the buyer with a signed dated detailed description, photos of the weaver, and a retail appraisal. Please contact us within 3 days of auction's close. Ex-USA bidders are encouraged to ask for your shipping cost to foreign addresses. Pay w Paypal. We will ship USPS Priority Mail for 15 or, upon request, we will ship via UPS Federal Express Ground Insured but we need your address to determine the cost. Full refund if returned for any reason within 3 days of your receipt. No refund for foreign country buyers.
This gorgeous Navaho Indian weaving measures approximately 43 12" x 43 12" and features a classic 3rd phase chief's blanket design. MINT condition with NO apologies necessary. Hangslays flat. Both sides are pictured.A couple of subtle lazy lines are present. c. last quarter of the 20th Century. 3' 7 12" x 3' 7 12". The square size makes this quality woven Navajo textile perfect for display as wall art. It also has a great look when draped over furniture or placed on the floor (in a low traffic a...rea). A tattered and worn original retail tag indicates that Millicent White was the weaver. Don't miss out. Offered here with NO reserve. Please request additional photos if needed.The buyer pays the actual cost for USPS Priority shipping. A handling charge provides insurance coverage at cost. I will email the final invoice with the added handling charge to the winning bidder at the conclusion of the auction. Please wait for the final invoice before you pay. Payment at pick up is also available. Ohio buyers pay 7.50 for sales tax.Returns are accepted for up to 30 days after receipt of the weaving. The buyer is responsible for the one way cost of USPS Priority shipping and insurance. One exception is that returns are not accepted from international buyers.Thanks for your bids and good luck
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