1890s Transitional tribe_navajo Matted and Framed Original Painting

Matted and Framed Original Painting of a Navajo Woman and Yei Guardian at Night

1' 9" Width

This weaving has some slight bleeding

96') Width

“P”) Sterling Silver Clip and Dangle Earrings with Hand Stamped Designs

1890s Transitional tribe_navajo Matted and Framed Original PaintingCirca 1890s handwoven Navajo transitional weaving featuring a bold geometric design, woven with hand carded and hand spun wool using bright aniline dyes. Navajo weavings were originally made as blankets, but in the late 1800s the introduction of inexpensive machine woven blankets reduced demand for handwoven examples. As traders began marketing these textiles to tourists for use as rugs and wall hangings, their function and presentation gradually