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Navajo Stepped Arrow Ganado Trading Post Rug

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
Navajo Stepped Arrow Ganado Trading Post Rug
Featured in this lot is this Navajo stepped arrow Ganado Trading Post rug circa 1950's. The rug shows a wonderfully and professionally woven wool design with the field coloration of off white and shows a central section with stepped horizontal embellishments and two red re directional arrows and geometric stepped patterns with coloration of grey and brown. 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 rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 31 1/4" x 30".