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Navajo Crystal Ganado Trading Post Rug c. 1960's

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,400.00 USD
Navajo Crystal Ganado Trading Post Rug c. 1960's
Featured in this lot is this Navajo Crystal Ganado Trading Post rug circa 1960's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a black border with a stepped decoration and a off white inner lining around a grey field that shows stepped medallions with coloration of red, black, and off white with all four tassels. Located southwest of Crystal in the geographical center of the Navajo Reservation the Ganado style of weaving was established by Lorenzo Hubbell in late 1800. The motif generally consists of one or more stepped diamonds or stepped and embellished triangles. The colors are usually dominated by a red background with gray, ivory, black and red designs surrounded by a geometric border. The condition of this Navajo rug is good with a very well preserved nature with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug is 54" x 34".