Old NAVAJO NAVAHO Germantown Rug/Weaving. Tight. Stepped Crosses.
Item History & Price
This old Navaho Indian Germantown rug/weaving measures approximately 49 1/2" x 34" and features 6 large stepped crosses and several smaller floating elements (diamonds, crosses, and stepped figures). Tightly woven at 9 warps and an average 52 wefts per inch. 4 ply Germantown yarns.
Condition issues include the following:
1. 23 holes/thin areas. All but one of these areas are in the "salt and pepper" yarns. So, for whatever reason, it seems that... the "salt and pepper" yarns are susceptible to unusual wear (photo #3).
2. The perimeter is 78% intact with roughly 36" of broken or missing edge cord. Two corner tassels are present but show wear; 2 tassels are missing.
3. This Navajo rug has several spots and stains. There is also some color loss and run. (See photos)
Both sides are pictured.
Lazy lines throughout. c. 1890s. 4' 1 1/2" x 2' 10". This classic old Navajo textile shows its age but still offers an interesting glimpse of a pre-1900 Germantown weaving. Offered here with NO reserve.
Please request additional photos if needed.
The buyer pays the actual cost for USPS Priority shipping. A handling charge provides insurance coverage at cost. I will email the final invoice with the added handling charge to the winning bidder at the conclusion of the auction. Please wait for the final invoice before you pay. Payment at pick up is also available. Ohio buyers pay 7.50% for sales tax.
Returns are accepted for up to 14 days after receipt of the weaving. The buyer is responsible for the one way cost of USPS Priority shipping and insurance for the return of the item. One exception is that returns are not accepted from international buyers.
Thanks for your bids and good luck!
Condition issues include the following:
1. 23 holes/thin areas. All but one of these areas are in the "salt and pepper" yarns. So, for whatever reason, it seems that... the "salt and pepper" yarns are susceptible to unusual wear (photo #3).
2. The perimeter is 78% intact with roughly 36" of broken or missing edge cord. Two corner tassels are present but show wear; 2 tassels are missing.
3. This Navajo rug has several spots and stains. There is also some color loss and run. (See photos)
Both sides are pictured.
Lazy lines throughout. c. 1890s. 4' 1 1/2" x 2' 10". This classic old Navajo textile shows its age but still offers an interesting glimpse of a pre-1900 Germantown weaving. Offered here with NO reserve.
Please request additional photos if needed.
The buyer pays the actual cost for USPS Priority shipping. A handling charge provides insurance coverage at cost. I will email the final invoice with the added handling charge to the winning bidder at the conclusion of the auction. Please wait for the final invoice before you pay. Payment at pick up is also available. Ohio buyers pay 7.50% for sales tax.
Returns are accepted for up to 14 days after receipt of the weaving. The buyer is responsible for the one way cost of USPS Priority shipping and insurance for the return of the item. One exception is that returns are not accepted from international buyers.
Thanks for your bids and good luck!
