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Authentic Navajo Rug 1910 Handwoven Native American Textile with Serrated Zigzag

Price:$3,700

$4,599List Price

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This striking circa 1910 Navajo rug is an exceptional example of early 20th-century weaving from the Navajo Nation, created during a highly influential era in Native American textile art. Woven entirely by hand on a traditional upright loom, the rug displays the hallmarks of masterful craftsmanship, using hand-spun wool and vegetal or aniline dyes that were common during the period. The design centers around two elongated interlocking diamond or lozenge motifs, bordered with stair-step “fence” forms—an innovative pattern that reflects the evolving artistic expression of Navajo weavers of the era. Surrounding the central motif is a dramatic field of serrated zigzags, executed in alternating shades of red, cream, brown, and black. These bold zigzags were emblematic of early regional styles influenced by both traditional Navajo symbolism and the growing trading-post aesthetic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This rug’s soft neutral background, coupled with powerful linear geometry, aligns it with early Western Reservation weaving traditions, particularly those influenced by traders like J.B. Moore, who encouraged weavers to experiment with striking modernistic patterns while preserving ancestral techniques. The rich palette, strong graphic sensibility, and excellent balance of negative space make this piece not only visually dynamic but historically significant. Rugs from this era were produced during a transition from wearing blankets to floor rugs, and they remain some of the most collectible Navajo textiles due to their authenticity, durability, and unique handcrafted character. This textile stands as a century-old testament to Navajo artistry—one that blends cultural heritage, personal creativity, and the evolving visual language of early 1900s Native American weaving. Size: 4'8"x8'5"

Dimensions:
Width: 56 in (142.24 cm)Length: 101 in (256.54 cm)
Style:
Native American (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Woven
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1910
Condition:
Rewoven. minor reweave in field otherwise in very good condition for its age.
Seller Location:
Port Washington, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: E1120 Navajo Rug Size: 4'8"x8'5" Chaman Antique Rug Gallery1stDibs: LU964147875532

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