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Rare Navajo Germantown Serape, Ca. 1890

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Textiles Start Price:13,000.00 USD Estimated At:25,000.00 - 35,000.00 USD
Rare Navajo Germantown Serape, Ca. 1890
Finely woven handspun red wool warp continued into fringe for serape collar. Uncommon for Germantown serapes to use wool in warp rather than cotton. Navajo serapes, in particular, present a range of geometric designs, from serrated zigzags and diamonds. 93 1/2" x 50", Ca. 1890