Native American, Southwestern United States, Navajo (Dine), ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A handwoven Ganado style rug made from brightly aniline dyed wool in red, black, gray, and white. The pattern consists of bands, chevrons and stepped diamond shapes. The weaving is tight using smaller ply fibers that make this piece quite supple and perfect as a wall hanging or even a table runner. Size: 43" L x 22.5" W (109.2 cm x 57.2 cm)

In Dine weaving tradition the deity, Spider Woman, taught the ancestral people to weave using a fantastical loom and materials made from the earth, lightning, and sky. Cotton was their main material for hundreds of years before the Spaniards' introduction of sheep.

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Provenance: private Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA collection

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#184469

Tightly woven and intact. A few stains that are visible on both sides. Overall great condition.