Navajo Weaving – Possibly Tocito Variant of Two Grey Hills, c. 1940–1955 View Watchlist >
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Navajo Weaving – Possibly Tocito Variant of Two Grey Hills, c. 1940–1955
A striking and finely executed Navajo textile woven from hand-carded, hand-spun wool. This mid-20th-century piece features a balanced composition of stacked diamonds, nested triangles, and stepped motifs. It employs natural wool in greys, whites, and browns, enhanced by aniline black and a bold red accent. This restrained but confident use of color is a feature some experts associate with Tocito—a lesser-known weaving tradition historically linked to the Two Grey Hills region.
Acquired by the our client's family in Las Vegas, New Mexico circa 1949, the weaving is consistent with others from the late 1930s to early 1950s, based on construction and dye analysis. Navajo textile consultant Kary Dunham has acknowledged the use of the Tocito designation, referencing oral history from the Kirk family who operated the Manuelito Trading Post near Gallup, NM. While the attribution to Tocito remains debated among specialists, it is a plausible possibility given the piece’s aesthetic qualities and sourcing context.
Condition: Very good. Exhibits age-appropriate wear including corner wear, no moth damage, and natural fleece color variations. Structurally sound with crisp pattern retention.
Provenance: Family-owned since c. 1949, Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Dimensions: 85.5" X 50"
