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Navajo Two Grey Hills Wool Rug c. 1970's

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 2,200.00 USD
Navajo Two Grey Hills Wool Rug c. 1970's
Featured in this lot is a Navajo Two Grey Hills wool rug, circa 1970s. The Two Grey Hills style was started in 1914, by George Bloomfield and Ed Davis at the Toadlena and Two Grey Hills Trading Post. These Navajo rugs are characterized by natural browns, tan, gray, ivory, white, and black. It is not unusual for the blacks to be oven-dyed. Very rarely, small amounts of red, orange or blue are used. The patterns usually have a central diamond motif and intricate patterns. The Two Grey Hills weavings are noted for their high quality construction. The trading post is located in northwest New Mexico, south of Shiprock and northeast of the Crystal area. This rug features a very light brown almost grey field with a central medallion with black lining and light brown coloration and includes a dark brown geometric pattern centered in the rug. The overall condition of this rug is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this rug are 35 1/2"L x 24"W. The thread count is 480 threads per square inch.*