Name/Title
Catalog - Navajo Blankets & Indian CuriosEntry/Object ID
Q1430.635.61BDescription
A catalogue titled "Navajo Blankets & Indian Curios." Vol II pg. 61B
The Catalogue features a black and white photograph depicting individuals, likely of Navajo descent, engaged in traditional weaving on a large loom. This catalogue is attributed to J.L. Hubbell, an Indian trader, and provides details about its origin from Ganado, Apache County, Arizona, with a branch store at Keam's Canyon, Arizona. Prices vary based on size and fineness, and the text ensures buyers of the genuine quality of these handwoven items. The items are presented in 4-column, 3-column, and 2-page column sections.
* Navajo textile products, including rugs, blankets, portieres, sashes, and kilts, crafted from native wool. Descriptions highlight the quality, weave, and prices of various items with specific notes on their design and color patterns using shades like grey, black, blue, red, and white.
* Various traditional textile and basketry products. Moqui Products like squaw dress style blankets, ceremonial garments, and native wool saddle blankets. Moqui plaques, Oraibi plaques made of dyed yucca fiber, Navajo marriage baskets, and wicker water bottles.
* Native American crafts, including Pima baskets depicted with intricate weaves and patterns. Carved and painted wooden figurines, representing mythological Moqui gods. Navajo silversmith jewelry includes items like silver belts, mounted bridles, and finger rings with matrix turquoise, also precious stones like Navajo rubies and peridots. A miscellaneous section offers like a buckskin braided lariat, bows with sinew backs, Indian arrows, and boomerangs.
* The last 2 pages showcase silverware and pottery. Silver finger rings, buttons, pendants, and spoons with turquoise settings, along with Moqui pottery and items like jars and vases. Additionally Nanpea pottery and pre-historic pottery.Subject
J.L. Hubbell
Ganado, Ariz.
Keam's Canyon
rugs
blankets
portieres
sashes
bottles
kilts
jewelry
wooden figurines
buttons
pendants
spoonsSubject Person/Organization
Harry L. George Collection
