A Navajo Third Phase chief's blanket
Late 19th century, Dine
Woven in alternating bands of dark brown/black and natural cream wool with red and purple banding and crosses
41.5" H x 57" W
Provenance: Dr. & Mrs. Leon F. Rosenberg, New Haven, CT, Yale

Overall good condition with dust accumulation and typical signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Issues include, but not limited to: fading to side A, a few scattered areas of minor dye migration, a few scattered faint stains/spots, scattered small breaks to selvage cords with a couple of areas of loose weave, and scattered moth damage including grazing and small holes, primarily to side A. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.