Navajo Textile, 1960s–70s — Handspun Wool, Non-Regional Design, 37.5" View Watchlist >
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Lot # G431
System ID # 23297713
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Navajo Saddle Blanket, 1960s–70s — Handwoven Wool w/ Display Hanger
A handwoven Navajo wool textile, crafted circa 1960–1970, featuring bold serrated and stepped-diamond motifs in natural cream, brown, and black tones. While reminiscent of Two Grey Hills aesthetics, its size, weave, and layout suggest a non-regional, trade-oriented creation—likely woven at or for a Navajo trading post. The textile is made from hand-carded, handspun wool, a hallmark of traditional Navajo weaving.
Too small to have served as a saddle blanket, this piece was likely intended for decorative or light domestic use rather than utilitarian riding purposes.
Adapted for wall display, it includes a stitched sleeve and a 22" turned wood rod with finials—adding both visual appeal and mounting convenience.
Condition:
Fair vintage condition, with honest wear, particularly on the edges and fraying typical of a period saddle blanket. The textile is clean; the sleeve and hanger are later additions enhancing presentation.
Dimensions:
- Textile: 37½″ × 19″
- Wood Hanger: 22″ wide
