March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2023 Session II

Sat, Mar 18, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 557

Navajo Rug, Crystal

Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Navajo Rug 7’7” x 4’11” very fancy Crystal Trading Post Storm pattern floor rug. The design includes arrow points, crosses, dangling triangles and Valero Star motifs, all on a masterfully hand carded grey field. The piece is very tightly and finely woven and will wear like iron. It is woven from all Native handshorn, handcarded and hand-dyed long staple Churro sheep wools on a wool warp. Circa 1925. $4,000-5,000

Condition

No a/b sides. All corner tassels intact. Three pea-sized stains visible throughout, isolated to one side. Excellent condition overall.