This is a fantastic, authentic late1800's to early 1900 Navajo Transitional Second Phase Chief’s Blanket from the ex-March in Montana and ex-Private Bozeman collections with Red Mesa style accents. The piece was found to be an authentic example at the experts at March in Montana, Coeur d’Alene Galleries and The Coeur d’Alene Art Auction where it was sold for over $8,000. This is truly a stunning piece with fine wool that shows a Red Mesa pattern with bands of off-white and black in classic 2nd Phase Chief’s pattern set off with dazzler “X” stepped patterns. The blanket is beautifully done and one of the highlights of the sale. The condition of this of this Navajo Chief's Blanket shows no a/b sides. One area where warp is visible near one end, but is as woven, not thinning. Two pea-sized light stains visible, isolated to one side. Overall excellent. The measurements of this Chief's blanket 6 foot 4 inches by 5 foot 6 inches. Provenance: Found to be an authentic example by the experts at March in Montana, Coeur d’Alene Galleries and The Coeur d’Alene Art Auction where it was sold for over $8,000; from a private high-end Native American collection in Bozeman, Montana who purchased from only the best houses such as Sotheby’s, Bonhams, Skinners, Cowans, March in Montana, North American Auction Company.