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c. 1880s Navajo Transitional Eyedazzler Blanket, 80" x 54"

$ 3339.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Artisan: Navajo
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Origin: Navajo
  • Condition: Very good condition.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo

    Description

    c. 1880s Navajo Transitional Eyedazzler Blanket, 80" x 54"
    This weaving is in very good condition. There are no holes or signs of moth grazing. There is some minor spotting, as well as some small stains near the corners. There is no fading, or color run. The selvage is good, with only some minor edge wear. The corners are intact. The wool is soft and flexible.
    Acquired from a private collection in Colorado.
    Please reference item T91359A-0619-002.
    Handspun blankets of the late 19th century are known as Transitional Blankets because they signaled the end of Navajo blanket production and ushered in the era of the Navajo rug.
    Medicine Man Gallery has been in the Antique Native American art business since 1992.
    We have one of the largest inventories of Antique Native American art for sale in the country, offering
    Navajo Rugs and Blankets, American Pueblo Pottery, Indian Baskets, Hopi Kachinas, Old Pawn Jewelry, Contemporary Native American Jewelry, and Native American Beadwork.
    Before purchasing please contact us with any questions you may have about the condition of this item; we are happy to send additional images.