March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2024 Session II

Sat, Mar 16, 2024 01:00PM EDT
Lot 510

Red Mesa Area Navajo Rug, 6'7" x 6'9"

Estimate: $9,000 - $12,000

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 6'7" x 6'9" Red Mesa outline pictorial weaving featuring two pleasantly plump bald eagles facing each other. The birds are framed by a fine line rectangular box, which is surrounded by great Red Mesa and Teec Nos Pos elements. A meandering red and black border frames the piece nicely. This square weaving displays great on a wall. Woven with all Native hand-carded, handspun and hand-dyed Churro cross sheep wools on a wool warp. Circa 1930. $9,000-12,000 Provenance: The Brad Watts Estate, Arizona, Ranchfolks Navajo Rugs.

Condition

No a/b sides. Two tassels intact. Two tassels missing. Otherwise excellent condition.