HISTORIC NAVAJO TEEC NOS POS/RED MESA SUNDAY SADDLE BLANKET, GERMANTOWN, C1910
Item History & Price
HISTORIC NAVAJO TEEC NOS POS/RED MESA SADDLE BLANKET / RUG, GERMANTOWN & HANDSPUN WOOL, CIRCA 1910, EXCELLENT CONDITION
NAVAJO SUNDAY SADDLE BLANKET“Within Navajo culture, the saddle blanket has been an item of status and pride. The SUNDAY SADDLE or FANCY saddle blanket would have been woven with the highest skill level and the finest--and often brightest--materials. Elaborate borders in dazzling colors with added fringes and tassels would have electrified and elevated t...he horse’s rider. Sometimes initials (presumably the rider’s), ranch brands, pictorial elements or lucky talismans would have been woven in at the corners. The blankets often appear to have been used just once for a special occasion such as a rodeo or regional fair, then put away or hung for display. Like the finest classic blankets, it is these items, woven with such personal attention and care, which are the most sought after and treasured by collectors.”
A striking and highly collectible weaving that has remained untouched for well over 100 years. Measures approximately 25.5” X 33”. Fresh to the marketplace. This is a premium example with fine germantown (purple and tassels) and tightly woven handspun used, including beautiful variegated red aniline dyed background. All the pictorial arrow designs are a particularly charming Folk Art feature.
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NAVAJO SUNDAY SADDLE BLANKET“Within Navajo culture, the saddle blanket has been an item of status and pride. The SUNDAY SADDLE or FANCY saddle blanket would have been woven with the highest skill level and the finest--and often brightest--materials. Elaborate borders in dazzling colors with added fringes and tassels would have electrified and elevated t...he horse’s rider. Sometimes initials (presumably the rider’s), ranch brands, pictorial elements or lucky talismans would have been woven in at the corners. The blankets often appear to have been used just once for a special occasion such as a rodeo or regional fair, then put away or hung for display. Like the finest classic blankets, it is these items, woven with such personal attention and care, which are the most sought after and treasured by collectors.”
A striking and highly collectible weaving that has remained untouched for well over 100 years. Measures approximately 25.5” X 33”. Fresh to the marketplace. This is a premium example with fine germantown (purple and tassels) and tightly woven handspun used, including beautiful variegated red aniline dyed background. All the pictorial arrow designs are a particularly charming Folk Art feature.
Everything guaranteed as stated. Please see condition statement above. Shipping includes full insurance. Please check out my many other quality auctions which includes many nice Navajo Rugs and Blankets. Thank you!
