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These are early Navajo children’s wearing blankets and what’s so interesting about them is the fact we can date them by the type of yarn they’re made of. In this case, it’s cochineal dyed, raveled cloth and that places these in the late 1870s - 1880s timeframe. They’re beautiful weavings and if you see smaller textiles like these in a museum or in a private collection, know they could early child’s blankets or even early saddle blankets. These two blankets are currently in my Navajo, Hispanic, a

This is a second phase Navajo Chief’s blanket from the 1860s and it’s on display at @mfaboston here in Boston, MA. What I love about this particular weaving (aside from the fact it’s in perfect condition) is the design element in the middle of each of the 12 “piano keys.” This lightning pattern present in the red block areas make the weaving look very unique when compared to the many of the other Chief’s blankets I’ve seen in my career. #chiefsblanket #navajo #weaving #navajoweaving #textilearts

These are torso vessels and they were made by Navajo/Hopi artist Nathan Begaye. Unfortunately, Begaye passed in 2010, but his works is on view in numerous museums across the country. These pieces are in the @mfaboston and highlight the influence that having dual heritage can have on your work. If you have the chance to spend time with pottery by Nathan Begaye you definitely should, it’s really amazing work. #nathanbegaye #torsovessel #museumoffineartsboston #mfaboston #navajopottery #hopipottery