Lot 135

Early Navajo Stepped Chinle Rug c. 1890-1910

Estimate: $1,200 - $2,400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this early Navajo, hand spun stepped Chinle wool rug, c. 1890-1910. The wool rug shows a wonderfully decorated stepped triangle Chinle design; the decoration shows stepped triangles with coloration of light brown, red, and brown with a lighter cream field. The condition of this rug is fair, with wear consistent with its age; this is a very old rug and shows slight wear to the corners of the rug. The measurements of this rug are 59 1/2" x 43".