Navajo Rug by Elder Agnes Laughter, Chilchinbeto
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A fine Navajo wool rug weaving. Hand-woven by Navajo elder Agnes Laughter, Chilchinbeto, Navajo Nation, Arizona, c.1980. The rug / blanket in a Classic Revival style "rug on rug" having a Native American Indian motif and strong vibrant colors measures 59" x 49". Copy of identification tag included, see photos.
INTERESTING NOTE: Agnes Laughter tried time and time again to obtain a state-issued ID, but Laughter who only speaks Navajo was told she didn't have the right documentation. Determined not to be defeated, she enlisted the help of volunteers to help with gathering documents, and providing interpretation and legal assistance so that she could finally get her ID, see photo of included document.
INTERESTING NOTE: Agnes Laughter tried time and time again to obtain a state-issued ID, but Laughter who only speaks Navajo was told she didn't have the right documentation. Determined not to be defeated, she enlisted the help of volunteers to help with gathering documents, and providing interpretation and legal assistance so that she could finally get her ID, see photo of included document.
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Navajo Rug by Elder Agnes Laughter, Chilchinbeto
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