Featured in this lot is Navajo / Pueblo woven ceremonial sash belt. Both Navajo and Hopi make warp-faced belts, both styles with center panels patterned in warp-float. Evidence indicates that the Pueblos were making these before the arrival of the Spaniards as one figure in the Awatovi murals appears to be wearing a warp-faced belt. It is believed the Navajo were taught this weave after the arrival of the Spaniards. The belt is worn in Hopi and Navajo ceremonies. The belt is given to young men of the tribe from their godfathers when they are initiated. The fringe on the belt represents rain, an important necessity for tribes to grow food. This belt shows colors of white, red and green and shows a repeating geometric design of both sides of the sash belt. the fringe is long on either ends of the sash belt and show solid colors and twisted colors. The weaves are tight and show no signs of damage or wear. The sash belt measures 108" L x 5" W.