Navajo Two Gray Hills rug showing influence of nearby Crystal Trading Post
very finely woven out of handspun wools
negative center field
53 1/2" x 83 1/4"
Excellent condition
circa 1911-1920
(R0363)
$5500.
Navajo Two Gray Hills blankets are distinguished by their beautiful white, gray, tan, and brown color combinations with a large central concentric diamond design framed by a contrasting border. The best of them are renowned for being finely woven, and this textile qualifies as one of the finest.
The hook design is probably borrowed from JB Moore at the nearby Crystal Trading Post. The 8-pointed star in the border is a clear influence from Rio Grande weavings.
Marcy Burns American Indian Arts, LLC
525 East 72nd Street, Suite 26G
New York, New York 10021
(by appointment only)
