A Rare Original Navajo Chief's Blanket - Circa 1870 to 1880

Western Trading Post

$50,000.00
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WTP.TX049

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Description: A rare original Navajo Chief's blanket from approx. 150 years ago! This wonderful blanket has been attributed by noted experts in the field as being a late second phase Chiefs blanket. It features the traditional striped designs which are accented with rectangular blocks. The colors are a white background with dark brown stripes with blue (Indigo) and red accents. This is a very finely woven blanket! The red has faded a bit with age, while the other colors remain strong.

Maker: An unknown Navajo weaver.

Approx. Age: Circa 1870 to 1880.

Size: Measures approx. 50 inches wide X 57 inches long.

Condition: Good for its age. Normal wear and minor imperfections expected and there is evidence of some old staining which is fairly minor. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description.