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2018.3.64Description
Property W4: Two Grey Hills Saddle Blanket. Object: rug, Artist/Maker: unknown (20th Century, Navajo: NM), Title/Model: Basic Two Grey Hills Saddle Blanket with Arrows, Date/Region: ca. 1970 / Ganado, New Mexico, Medium/Technique: vegetable dyed wool / hand woven, Edition/Series: unique, 1 of 1, Size: 39.5" H x 26.5" W, Condition: good, Signature/Inscriptions: n/a, Exhibitions/Literature: n/a, Description/Notes: Two Grey Hills is in an area located on the east side of the Chuska Mountains which lies on the eastern edge of Teh Navajo Reservation. Geographically, it is situated in the northwest corner of New Mexico, north of Gallup. The monochromatic nature of this rug and basic outline suggests this may be the work of a young or learning weaver. The Arrows represent protection and/or friendship. Purchased from Bob Sleeper Auctions on June 4, 1999 in Emma, Missouri for $100.Collection
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Category 02: Furnishings