Lot 459

Navajo Banded Chinle Dazzler Wide Ruins Rug

Estimate: $250 - $550

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 Navajo banded, Chinle Eye Dazzler rug. The rug shows a good cream field with light and dark brown bands and Eye Dazzler design to the corners of the rug. The rug has tassels in each corner of the rug. The Chinle pattern originates from the town of Chinle, at the mouth of Canyon de Chelly. The Chinle style was developed by Mary Cabot Wheelwright and Cozy McSparron, a trader at Chinle. They sought to revive weaving, using classic period designs with vegetal dyes. The Chinle characteristics are horizontal bands containing Chevrons, Chinle Stars, Squash Blossoms, and Diamonds in muted colors of gold, green, tan, off-white, and pink. The condition of this rug is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this rug are 64 1/2" x 31 1/2".