Lot 279

FINE Navajo Third Phase Chief's Blanket c. 1990

Estimate: $1,800 - $3,300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Featured in this lot is a Navajo Third Phase Chief's blanket circa 1990. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool and naturally dyed construction. The rug contains a banded design of red, blue, black, and white coloration and shows a geometric stepped medallion in the center. The Third Phase Navajo Chief’s Blanket for many collectors may be the most artistic of the Chief’s Blankets. Composed of nine diamond or Cross formations, these blankets were made between the 1860 to 1890 time frame. Composed of raveled natural dyed red yarns, natural churro indigo blue and white and/or brown stripes, third phase blankets can command prices upward of $175,000, though a good example usually brings closer to $75,000 – $100,000. The condition of this Navajo rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this Navajo rug are 40"L x 27"W. The thread count is 108 threads per square inch.*

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