Lot 250

Navajo Wide Ruins Vegetal Rug by Mary Yellowhorse

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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
The lot features this astounding Navajo weaving with Wide Ruin pattern by master weaver Mary Yellowhorse from the 20th Century. This example has a nice fine weave showing handspun yarn with rare vegetal colors / dyes. The rug shows a typical Wide Ruins pattern with light pastel colors of peach, taupe, brown and white / cream. This piece is from the Toh-Atin Trading Post gallery, first established in 1957, where it was found to be an authentic example and priced for nearly $2,000. The piece comes with the Toh-Atin trading post tag marked accordingly. The rug is in pristine museum quality condition. Measures overall 52” by 31”.