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Ca. 1940-1950 Navajo Chinle Fine Rug

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Ca. 1940-1950 Navajo Chinle Fine Rug
The lot features a circa 1940-1950’s Navajo Chinle textile rug. The piece exhibits a fine, tight weave with various lazy lines in the weave and shows a classic Chinle with striped bands of geometric patterns and contrasting colors in yellow / gold, tan, brown, grey / gray and cream / white, all earth-tones in vegetable dyes. Chinle became a distinct weaving style in the 1920’s, inspired by the Navajo Transitional Period, birthed from the Canyon de Chelly. This example is well kept with no major damage with very little to no loss to the weave. Measures overall 64.5-inches long by 36-inches wide.