March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2023 Session II

Sat, Mar 18, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 682

Navajo Rug, Red Mesa

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

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 6'10" x 3'10". Red Mesa area weaving with a complex double inset border around stepped diamonds down the field. The field color is a highly variegated rusty red. Woven from all Native hand carded, hand spun and hand dyed long staple Churro sheep wool on a wool warp. Circa 1920. $2,500-3,500

Condition

No a/b sides. Appears to have a repair in one corner. Two tassels intact. One nickel-sized dark stain, isolated to one side. Otherwise very good condition.