Museum-Quality Early 1900s Diné (Navajo) Teec Nos Pos Textile Rug — 58” X 36”

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An exceptional, museum-quality piece of indigenous American history, this authentic early 20th-century Diné (Navajo) textile represents the historic Teec Nos … Read more An exceptional, museum-quality piece of indigenous American history, this authentic early 20th-century Diné (Navajo) textile represents the historic Teec Nos Pos regional weaving style. Dating to the early 1910s, this rug has been informally appraised by Josh Baer Appraisal (Baer Rugs)—an expert authority in historic Native American textiles—and holds an insurance replacement value of over $10,000.

Unlike later commercialized pieces, this early Transitional Era rug features hand-carded, hand-spun Navajo-Churro sheep wool. The striking, un-faded magenta-pink accents are achieved through the application of early synthetic aniline dyes, beautifully contrasted by natural creams, grays, and deep charcoal black.

The intricate, densely packed center field and complex geometric borders demonstrate how Diné weavers hybridized early introduced global patterns with ancestral spiritual iconography—including protective stepped lightning fretwork and stylized geometric feathers.

Condition
Excellent vintage condition for a textile exceeding 100 years of age. The hand-spun wool fibers maintain their full nap and original structural integrity. The colors remain vibrant with no dye bleeding or migration. Complete, intact original side cords and looped corner tassels, confirming its authentic continuous-warp vertical loom construction.

Dimensions
Width: 36 inches (3 ft)
Length: 58 inches (4.8 ft) See less