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NAVAJO RUGS

• TWO NAVAJO RUGS. First half 20th century,
  TWO NAVAJO RUGS. First half 20th century, wool. Sawtooth border design. Stains, color bleeding. 3'3" x 5'3". And arrows, probably a saddle blanket. Stains, fading and warp break. 2'2" x 4'4".
• GROUP OF 2 NAVAJO RUGS Group of 2 Navajo
  GROUP OF 2 NAVAJO RUGS Group of 2 Navajo Rugs; 4'11" X 2'8" and 5' x 2'6"
• TWO EARLY NAVAJO RUGS AND SAMPLER. One
  TWO EARLY NAVAJO RUGS AND SAMPLER. One early 20th C. rug with red ground with many geometric stepped and diamond patterns in black, white, orange, and gray, 29”W x 41”L. Second early 20th C. pictorial rug in a dark gray brown ground with geometric floral and feather patterns, 28”W x 35.5”L. Sampler has alternating bands of diminutive geometric diamonds and red, black, and white square patterns, 21”W x 28.5”L.
• TWO STRIPED NAVAJO RUGS. One example
  TWO STRIPED NAVAJO RUGS. One example with a gray ground with tan, ivory, and black striping, 45”W x 80.5”L. The second example has an ivory ground with blue, black, yellow, and magenta striping, 44.5”W x 64”L.
• TWO EARLY 20TH C. NAVAJO RUGS. One has
  TWO EARLY 20TH C. NAVAJO RUGS. One has an ivory ground with brown zig zag border, central cross in a stepped diamond pattern, and book ended swirling log pattern, 45”W x 68”L. The second example has a gray ground with brown and ivory zig zag border, and two central stepped diamond medallions surrounded by crosses, 52”W x 72”L.
• TWO 20TH C. NAVAJO RUGS. Both have a
  TWO 20TH C. NAVAJO RUGS. Both have a white ground, with black, red, gray, and brown repeating diamond and geometric patterns throughout. 31.5”W x 53”L and 31”W x 62”L.
• TWO EARLY 20TH C. NAVAJO RUGS. One large
  TWO EARLY 20TH C. NAVAJO RUGS. One large example with concentric diamond pattern throughout in blacks, browns, grays, and whites, 50.5”W x 100”L. Second example has ivory ground with tan, brown, and gray repeating diamond pattern, 44.5”W x 66.5”L.
• TWO EARLY 20TH C. NAVAJO RUGS. One red
  TWO EARLY 20TH C. NAVAJO RUGS. One red ground with white, orange, and gray diamond and cross pattern, 54”W x 73”L. Second example has white ground with black, orange, and gray stepped geometric patterns and two symmetrical comb designs in the center,42”W x 65”L.
• TWO COLORFUL NAVAJO RUGS. One red with
  TWO COLORFUL NAVAJO RUGS. One red with repeating diamond pattern in black, white, and gray, 48”W x 85”L. Second rug in a colorful striped pattern in reds, whites, black, and stone gray, 51”W x 75”L.
• FOUR NAVAJO RUGS. Four geometric rugs,
  FOUR NAVAJO RUGS. Four geometric rugs, one white with five central diamonds, one in a faded red with three central diamonds, one on a white ground with two geometric medallions, and one white with three sets of gray banding and black border. Ranging in size from 38”W x 72.5”L to 29”W x 48.5”L.
• TWO 20TH C. NAVAJO RUGS A black and
  TWO 20TH C. NAVAJO RUGS A black and gray repeating diamond pattern over ivory ground with a black border, 32”W x 52.25”L. A stepped design geometric rug with black, white, and brown over a gray ground with bird design in all four corners, 44.5”W x 76.5”L.
• TWO EARLY 20TH C. NAVAJO RUGS. One red
  TWO EARLY 20TH C. NAVAJO RUGS. One red Navajo rug with a stepped geometric pattern, visible selvage stitching, and clear lazy lines throughout, 64.5”L x 32”W. Second rug has zig zag diamond pattern with red corners and red linear design, visible selvage threading, and clear lazy lines, 59”L x 34”W.
• TWO NAVAJO RUGS. Gray and tan field
  TWO NAVAJO RUGS. Gray and tan field with repeating geometric stepped diamond patterns in the central medallion with floral border 41”W x 62”L. Other with four borders, charcoal, brown and white, 37” x 58”.
• (LOT OF 2) NAVAJO RUGS: MARIE BILLIE
  (LOT OF 2) NAVAJO RUGS: MARIE BILLIE HUBBELL TRADING POST RUG; THE LARGER 45" X 75" (lot of 2) Navajo rugs: the smaller one by Marie Billie 22" x 34" with a Hubbell Trading Post tag; the larger 45" x 75"
• (LOT OF 2) NAVAJO RUGS, THE FIRST ORAGE,
  (LOT OF 2) NAVAJO RUGS, THE FIRST ORAGE, WHITE AND RED (lot of 2) Navajo rugs, the first orange, white and red, 52"x 28"; together with another Navajo blanket, 64"x 48"
• NAVAJO CEREMONIAL YEI DANCER SAND PAINTING.Navajo
  NAVAJO CEREMONIAL YEI DANCER SAND PAINTING.Navajo Ceremonial Yei Dancer Sand Painting. Signed on back "Whirling Log, This is a Navajo Religious ceremonial sand painting design. This is made out of natural color sand stones. Nelson Lewis, Sr.". Retail label on back "Garland's Navajo Rugs, Sedona, AZ". Framed and matted, 31-1/2" square. Condition: : Very Good. Condition: Condition: : Very Good.
• NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL HAND CARVED WOOD
  NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL HAND CARVED WOOD KACHINA MUDHEAD...Wood and clay carving in the likeness of Native Hopi spirit. Hand carved with wooden base and highly detailed. Wooden figure with mud clay head, depicting native spirit in the traditional Hopi religion. Carved by award winning Coyote Clan Hopi artist Silas Roy, Sr. (b. 1948), son of Hopi Pueblo carver Coolidge Roy, Sr. Certificate of Authenticity. Artist: Silas Roy, Sr. Issued: c. 1995 Dimensions: 5"H x 2.5"W Manufacturer: Garland's Navajo Rugs Provenance: Certificate of Authenticity Country of Origin: United States Condition: Missing left hand
• 2 NAVAJO RUGS, 1 CRYSTAL1st item: Native
  2 NAVAJO RUGS, 1 CRYSTAL1st item: Native American Navajo Crystal rug with large central geometric design, four smaller serrated diamond design and serrated diamond designs around the border, in colors of tan, dark brown, light brown and cream. 70 1/2" H x 45" W. 1st half 20th century. 2nd item: Native American Navajo rug, serrated edge diamond design in colors of tan, brown and cream. 45" H x 26" W. Circa 1950's. Condition: 1st item: Several areas of repair,some bleeding, primarily to upper central field and border and scattered stains. Scattered damage to edges. 2nd item: Overall very good condition.
• 2 NAVAJO RUGS, GANADO & EYEDAZZLER1st
  2 NAVAJO RUGS, GANADO & EYEDAZZLER1st item: Navajo Ganado rug with central stepped diamond design, diamonds to the corner and stepped border, woven in colors of red, black, grey and natural. 30 1/2" x 44". 20th century. 2nd item: Navajo Eyedazzler rug in colors of red, black, green, brown, grey, and natural. 27" x 30 1/2". 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: 1st item: Some slight bleeding to natural border, some rippling overall to weaving, possibly from cleaning. 2nd item: Some wear to natural area of design on the side.
• NAVAJO BURNWATER RUG, ELVERNA VAN WINKLENavajo
  NAVAJO BURNWATER RUG, ELVERNA VAN WINKLENavajo Burnwater rug by Elverna Van Winkle. The Burnwater rug style originated near Sanders, Arizona. It uses earth tone dyes and both commercial and handspan yards. Bears tag from Garlands Navajo Rugs, Sedona, Arizona for $1900.00. Dimensions: 32.5" x 27". Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $40.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards. Condition: Very good. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s.
• NARCISO PLATERO ABETA GOUACHEDepicting
  NARCISO PLATERO ABETA GOUACHEDepicting a figure on horseback with a deer; signed "Ha-So-De" to bottom right corner; double matted and framed under glass; measures approximately 22-3/4" x 29-1/2" with frame and has a sight image of approximately 14-1/4" x 21"; in Good overall condition. Narciso Platero Abeyta or Ha So Deh (1918-1998) was a Navajo painter and silversmith. Abeyta was born in 1918. He is named after his father, Narciso. His mother was Pablita. He started drawing when he was eleven. He attended the Santa Fe Indian School, starting in 1939. Dorothy Dunn was his teacher. Abeyta was a Golden Gloves boxer. He served in World War II (US Army) as a code talker. After he returned from service, he was unable to work for ten years due to his experiences at war. Eventually, he attended the University of New Mexico. He trained under Raymond Jonson. Abeyta was primarily a painter. His paintings document Navajo life, and use brush stroke techniques that are reminiscent of Navajo rugs. He had two known commissions for work as a muralist; a 1934 mural for a social science classroom in Santa Fe, New Mexico and in 1939 for Maisel's Indian Trading Post in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He died in 1998 from a cerebral hemorrhage. His work is held in the collections of the National Gallery of Art, National Museum of the American Indian, and the Museum of New Mexico.
• NAVAJO RUGsoiling, surface wear, corner
  NAVAJO RUGsoiling, surface wear, corner losses. 3' long, 2' wide. All rugs sold as is. Provenance: Property of a Connecticut Estate. Condition: Any condition information included in our lot descriptions is not the equivalent of a written condition statement, and the absence of condition information does not imply that the lot is free of defects. Our auction lot descriptions reflect our effort to provide accurate, objective and fair information on all lots for sale, and we encourage bidders to request written condition statements and large file images on any lots of interest by emailing condition@woodburyauction.com. We also strongly advise that you or someone on your behalf inspect the lot personally before bidding. All lots are sold "as is" and "where is" and neither we nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property. There are no returns and no refunds based on condition
• GRP: 2 NAVAJO RUGS BLANKET WEAVINGS
  GRP: 2 NAVAJO RUGS BLANKET WEAVINGS - YEIGroup of two Navajo Native American handwoven rugs or blanket weavings, including one Southwest Navajo Yei pictorial wool rug with two Yei figures, and one early 20th century Southwest Navajo wool textile in a diamond shaped pattern with red, gray, white, and yellow wools. Yei Figure Rug; height: 36 in x width: 47 1/2 in. Diamond Pattern Rug; height: 31 1/2 in x width: 31 1/2 in. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• BAH YAZZIE ASHLEY NAVAJO SOUTHWESTERN
  BAH YAZZIE ASHLEY NAVAJO SOUTHWESTERN WOVEN RUGNavajo rug "Wide Ruins" by Bah Yazzie Ashley. This tightly woven rug displays browns, yellows, oranges & white color shades with elaborate flowing zig zag geometric motifs. Rug measures approx. 23" x 37 1/2". Attached Garland's Navajo Rugs label. Rug No. N-7846, Area: Sanders, Weaver: Bah Yazzie Ashley, Description: Wide Ruins. Rug is in excellent condition with no holes, rips, stains or odors. Rug has the appearance of being displayed and not used on the floor. Velcro attached wall hanger included. See photos for more details on condition. Please see our other lots for more Navajo Native American rugs from the same collector's estate. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• 16) BOOKS: NATIVE AMERICAN, TEXAS HISTORY,
  16) BOOKS: NATIVE AMERICAN, TEXAS HISTORY, HUNTING(lot of 16) Hunting, Texas and Native American historical books, comprising: (1) "Louisiana Duck Decoys," Charles W. Frank, Jr., Pelican Publishing Company, Gretna, 1979, color illustrations, tears to dust jacket, 125 pages; (1) "Navajo Pictorial Weaving 1880-1950: Folk Art Images of Native Americans," Tyrone Campbell and Joel and Kate Kopp, Dutton Studio Books, New York, 1991, color illustrations, retaining dust jacket, 128 pages; (1) "Duck Decoys: How to Make Them, How to Paint Them, How to Rig Them" Eugene V. Connett, III, Durrell Publications, illustrated by Dr. Edgar Burke, 1953, color illustrations, tears to dust jacket, 116 pages; (1) "National Geographic on Indians of the Americas: A Color-illustrated Record," Matthew W. Stirling, National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C., illustrations by W. Langdon Kihn and H.M. Herget, 1955, color illustrations, tears to dust jacket, 432 pages; (1) "The Story of Texas Under Six Flags," Mrs. M.E.M. Davis, Cokesbury Book Store, Dallas, Texas, 1897, tears to dust jacket, 187 pages; (1) "Southwest Writers Anthology," Martin Shockley, Steck-Vaughn Company, Austin, Texas, 1967, pen signed to interior title page, 328 pages, break to spine, (1) "Tall Talk from Texas," Boyce House, The Naylor Company, San Antonio, Texas, illustrated by William Kresse and Vic Lemay, 1944, 104 pages; (1) "The Jalapeno Empire," Joe B. Vogel, Eakin Press, Austin, Texas, 1985, wear to dust jacket, 186 pages; (1) "Horse Tradin'," Ben K. Green, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1971, illustrated by Lorence Bjorklund, 1971, signed to interior cover, wear to dust jacket, 304 pages; (1) "Some More Horse Tradin'," Ben K. Green, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, illustrated by Joe Beeler, 1972, signed to interior cover, tears to dust jacket, 255 pages; (1) "Wild Cow Tales," Ben K. Green, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, illustrated by Lorence Bjorklund, 1969, wear to dust jacket, 306 pages; (1) "The Texas Wild Game Cookbook," Judith and Richard Morehead, The Encino Press, Austin, Texas, illustrated by Barbara Mathews Whitehead, 1972, tears to dust jacket, 71 pages; (1) "Decoy Collecting Primer," Paul W. Casson, Paul S. Eriksson, Middlebury, Vermont, 1978, illustrated, 83 pages; (1) "Navajo Rugs: Past, Present & Future," Gilbert S. Maxwell, Best-West Publications, California, 1963, color illustrations, 72 pages; (1) "Austin and Travis County: A Pictorial History, 1839-1939," text by Katherine Hart, The Encino Press, Austin, Texas, 1975, illustrated, tears to dust jacket, 159 pages; (1) "Collecting the West: The C.R. Smith Collection of Western American Art," Richard H. Saunders, University of Texas Press, Austin, Texas, 1988, color illustrations, wear to dust jacket, 212 pages; largest: approx 12.25"h, 10.5"w, 1"d, 22.75lbs total
• TWO NAVAJO RUGS The first a vintage
  TWO NAVAJO RUGS The first a vintage rug with light brown field and repeating ivory diamond shaped medallions, border with red zig zag outline (4 ft. 4 in. x 6 ft.; poor condiiton with holes and staining); the second with large diamond shaped medallions on a red star motif (3 ft. x 5 ft. 3 in.; selvedge wear; end wear).
• TWO NAVAJO RUGS The first with light
  TWO NAVAJO RUGS The first with light brown field and geometric design, with reciprocating brown and ivory border (3 ft. x 5 ft.; with wear, staining, and loss); and the second with burgundy field, large diamond-shaped stepped medallion to center (3 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 10 in.; with some loss).
• AMERICAN INDIAN ART 15PC MAGAZINE AND
  AMERICAN INDIAN ART 15PC MAGAZINE AND BOOK GROUP: 10 1/2"H X 8 1/2"W X 7/8"D (ALASKA NATIVE ART)American Indian art 15pc magazine and book group:, Sacred Circles, North American Showing, 1977; Antiques & Fine Art magazine, Feb. 1989; Style 1900 magazine, winter/spring 2004; Sotheby's Pre-Columbian and American Indian Art auction catalogue, May 17 & 18, 2000; Christie's New York American Indian Art auction catalogue, Wednesday, June 5, 1996; Warman's North American Indian Artifacts Identification & Price Guide, Russell E. Lewis, 2006; American Indian Art magazine, spring 2009; American Indian Art magazine, Autumn 2010; American Indian Art magazine, summer 2005; By Native Hands: Woven Treasures from the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, 2005; Western Art & Architecture magazine, fall/winter 2009; Fourteen Families in Pueblo Pottery, Rick Dillingham, 1995; Indian Baskets, Sarah Peabody Turnbaugh & William A. Turnbaugh, 2004; Navajo Rugs, Don Dedera,1990; Alaska Native Art, Susan W. Fair, 2006. Dimensions: 10 1/2"H x 8 1/2"W x 7/8"D (Alaska Native Art)
• RUBY MANUELITO (B.1930)Ruby Manuelito
  RUBY MANUELITO (B.1930)Ruby Manuelito (b.1930), A Navajo sandpainting weaving Mid/Late 20th century; Dine Woven in dark brown, cream, red, blue and yellow wool, with three standing Yei figures surrounded by a Rainbow God, possibly depicting "Nightway Chant" imagery in a sandpainting style 21.75" H x 23.5" W Notes: Considered a master weaver, Ruby Manuelito is part of an important family of Navajo master weavers. She was the daughter of Master Weaver Frances Manuelito and the granddaughter of Master Weaver Blind Man's Wife, who was regarded as a true pioneer in the evolving designs of early, regional Navajo rugs. Ruby was also the daughter-in-law of Gladys Manuelito, or "Mrs. Sam", who, as the niece of weaver Hastiin Klah, studied his weaving techniques and designs. In the early 1900s, Klah, also a Navajo Medicine Man, was one of the first weavers to depict imagery from the Yei Bi Chei dance and other representations of Navajo religion including sandpainting imagery, in a permanent form as a weaving in wool.
• TWO NAVAJO RUGSwool; Condition: one
  TWO NAVAJO RUGSwool; Condition: one with holes and repairs; the other with small losses; one 6'10'' x 3'8''; the other 6'2'' x 3'8'' Condition:
• TWO NAVAJO RUGS. Twentieth century,
  TWO NAVAJO RUGS. Twentieth century, wool. Earlier rug with cross designs in shades of brown. Repair and some stains and wear. 3'1" x 5". And a later yei rug with five colorful figures. A few small holes, stains. 2'6" x 5'2".
• TWO NAVAJO RUGS. First half 20th century,
  TWO NAVAJO RUGS. First half 20th century, wool. Both in shades of red and brown on white. Saddle blanket. Hole, broken warps. 2'6" x 4'10". And interwoven design. 2'7" x 4'4". Both have color bleeding.
• LILLY BITSUIE CONTEMPORARY NAVAJO RUG
  LILLY BITSUIE CONTEMPORARY NAVAJO RUG WITH PAPERS,LILLY BITSUIE CONTEMPORARY NAVAJO RUG WITH PAPERS, classic Teec Nos Pos style, six cruciform medallion design, hand woven, 8'0" x 11'10". Purchased new in 1996 by James & Lyn Platler of Malibu, Ca., from Garland's Navajo Rugs, Sedona, Az., for $17,000 (see receipt).
• LILLY BITSUIE CONTEMPORARY NAVAJO RUG
  LILLY BITSUIE CONTEMPORARY NAVAJO RUG WITH PAPERS,LILLY BITSUIE CONTEMPORARY NAVAJO RUG WITH PAPERS, classic Teec Nos Pos style, six cruciform medallion design, hand woven, 8'0" x 11'10". Purchased new in 1996 by James & Lyn Platler of Malibu, Ca., from Garland's Navajo Rugs, Sedona, Az., for $17,000.
• Four Navajo rugs, to include: Diamond
  Four Navajo rugs, to include: Diamond and Feather pattern, 3'9" x 2'10"; Valero Stars and Feathers, with some bleeding, 2'4 1/2" x 2'; Diamond pattern 2'11" x 1'6 1/4"; and a Single Yei mat, damaged, 17 5/8" x 17 1/4"
• Ten small Navajo rugs, including a runner,
  Ten small Navajo rugs, including a runner, five pieces approximately 1'8" x 1'6"