Navajo Sunday Saddle Blanket Published as Plate 51 in Saddle Up!
Available for your consideration is a Navajo Sunday saddle blanket featuring a gray central field with a colorful Eye Dazzler design and serrated corners, all outlined in orange. The center is framed by two distinctive borders. The inner border features a green and brown sawtooth pattern with an orange outline, while the outer border showcases a black Greek key design outlined in white with a red backing. The blanket is finished with colorful added fringe and tassels. This piece is published in Saddle Up! by Mark Winter as Plate 51, and a copy of the book is included with the winning bid. This was once pawned by the owners relative so once he retrieved it, he wrote "NOT TO B PAWN WILLIE LIGHT" on the blanket. A visually dynamic example of Navajo textile artistry, this piece would make a distinctive addition to any Western, Native American, or textile collection. Bid now!
PROVENANCE: Toadlena Trading Post.
MAKER: Unknown Navajo weaver.
APPROX AGE: Vintage, circa 1950s-1960s.
SIZE: This textile measures approximately 39 inches wide x 34 inches long (book measurements show 34 x 31 inches).
CONDITION: Average for its age with normal wear, some fading and frayed edges and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.
literature: Remember there is a 15% Buyer’s Premium added to the hammer price of this lot.
Available for your consideration is a Navajo Sunday saddle blanket featuring a gray central field with a colorful Eye Dazzler design and serrated corners, all outlined in orange. The center is framed by two distinctive borders. The inner border features a green and brown sawtooth pattern with an orange outline, while the outer border showcases a black Greek key design outlined in white with a red backing. The blanket is finished with colorful added fringe and tassels. This piece is published in Saddle Up! by Mark Winter as Plate 51, and a copy of the book is included with the winning bid. This was once pawned by the owners relative so once he retrieved it, he wrote "NOT TO B PAWN WILLIE LIGHT" on the blanket. A visually dynamic example of Navajo textile artistry, this piece would make a distinctive addition to any Western, Native American, or textile collection. Bid now!
PROVENANCE: Toadlena Trading Post.
MAKER: Unknown Navajo weaver.
APPROX AGE: Vintage, circa 1950s-1960s.
SIZE: This textile measures approximately 39 inches wide x 34 inches long (book measurements show 34 x 31 inches).
CONDITION: Average for its age with normal wear, some fading and frayed edges and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.
literature: Remember there is a 15% Buyer’s Premium added to the hammer price of this lot.
