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A transitional second phase Navajo chief's blanket
A transitional second phase Navajo chief's blanket
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Description
Third quarter 19th century
Banded design with intercepting red-field bars of stacked cream and blue triangles, brown, cream, with cochineal-dyed red and indigo-dyed blue yarns
5'4'' H x 4'7.5'' W

Provenance: Estate, Santa Monica, CA.
Notes: Dye-testing analysis by Dr. David Wenger of Jefferson Medical college, Philadelphia, PA confirms that sample red fibers were cochineal dyed and blue fibers are indigo dyed. Please reference accompanying letter and graphs from Dr. Wenger.
Condition
Overall good condition with general minor spots of soiling commensurate with age. Fabric loops applied verso for wall-mounted display.
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A transitional second phase Navajo chief's blanket

Estimate $20,000 - $30,000
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Starting Price $10,000
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