Featured in this lot is a Navajo Two Grey Hills Wool Rug, circa 1950-1970, framed. Provenanace: Ex-collection of Dr. Martin Gingras Rochester, NY, ex-Hindman Cowans Auction. The Two Grey Hills style was started in 1914, by George Bloomfield and Ed Davis at the Toadlena and Two Grey Hills Trading Post. These Navajo rugs are characterized by natural browns, tan, gray, ivory, white, and black. It is not unusual for the blacks to be oven-dyed. Very rarely, small amounts of red, orange or blue are used. The patterns usually have a central diamond motif and intricate patterns. The Two Grey Hills weavings are noted for their high quality construction. The trading post is located in northwest New Mexico, south of Shiprock and northeast of the Crystal area. Ther rug features reddish brown field with a central medallion of cream, grey, black and reddish brown colouration. The rug presents a spirit line in one of the corners of the border of the rug Some Navajo rugs, particularly those with borders, may include a "spirit line," a deliberate imperfection intended to allow the spirit of the weaver to escape the rug. The overall condition of this Navajo rug is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this Navajo rug are 18"W x 24.75"L, frame is 26.5"W x 32.875"L x .875"D. Collective weight is 10lb, 8oz.