Moki, c. 1870's
SOLD
This Late Clssic Navajo blanket measures 50" x 67", natural hand-spun brown, white and blue, the blue is indigo dyed. The red/orange is re-carded material, c. 1870's, artist unknown, very good condition.
This Navajo blanket is woven in the preferred style of the Hopi. Thus,it is called a Moki. Just as the Navajo call themselves Dineh, the Hopi call themselves Moqui. The heavy brown and blue/indigo stripes are what distinguish it as Moki. It bears the typical 5 bands of a Navajo wearing blanket. The body of the blanket is in excellent condition, full and fluffy and the indigo and brown striping is especially finely woven.
This Late Clssic Navajo blanket measures 50" x 67", natural hand-spun brown, white and blue, the blue is indigo dyed. The red/orange is re-carded material, c. 1870's, artist unknown, very good condition.
This Navajo blanket is woven in the preferred style of the Hopi. Thus,it is called a Moki. Just as the Navajo call themselves Dineh, the Hopi call themselves Moqui. The heavy brown and blue/indigo stripes are what distinguish it as Moki. It bears the typical 5 bands of a Navajo wearing blanket. The body of the blanket is in excellent condition, full and fluffy and the indigo and brown striping is especially finely woven.
