1950s Navajo Woven Wool Rug Eye Dazzler Pattern

Native American, Southwestern United States, Dine (Navajo), ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful hand-woven Ganado wool rug with an eye dazzler pattern in aniline dyed gray, black, beige, and red hues. The stepped and zigzag lines seem to expand and almost vibrate - hence the pattern name, eye dazzler! This is a larger rug or heavy throw blanket, and perfect to display on a wall today! Size: 61" L x 39" W (154.9 cm x 99.1 cm)

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Provenance: private Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA collection

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Condition Report: Losses to tassels on the corners and unraveling to the fibers in this area, and along the selvedge edges in several places. Interior of the textile is tightly woven and intact. Some minor staining. Good condition, perfect as a wall hanging.