RARE 1890-1910 Juan Lorenzo Hubbell Ganado Trading Post Rug 51 x 91 [W9405]
American Indian Antique Art and Southwest Native Originals
This dramatic 100 year old weaving is a beautiful example of high quality Diné [Navajo] weavings promoted by Juan Lorenzo Hubbell 1890>1910 at his Ganado Trading Post. The dramatic, bold, beautiful weavings he encouraged Diné weavers to produce as blankets and rugs in the 1880>1910 period are sometimes referred to as “Hubbell Revivals”. Why? Because they were high quality large weavings featuring bold design elements from traditional Navajo blankets, with yarn colors limited to white, black and deep synthetic red that became known as “Ganado Red”.
In this case, a highly skilled Diné weaver with superb artistic vision created dramatic art with a beautiful Ganado Red border surrounding a black background that centers a large “Ganado Red” stepped diamond, with 9 “Spider Woman Crosses” woven throughout the rug. The use of these traditional Diné blanket design elements with Ganado Red, black and white yarns, and the large rug size is typical of the 1880-1910 “Hubbell Revival” period of Diné weavings from Ganado Trading Post.
JL Hubbell purchased the Ganado Trading Post in 1878, & operated it until his death in 1930. His family continued to operate the trading post until 1967 when they sold it to the federal government when Congress established it as the Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, administered as part of the US National Parks System.
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Written Authenticity Guarantee. Navajo-woven, 1890-1910, Juan Lorenzo Hubbell GANADO Trading Post rug, approximately 51 x 91 inches. Woven with Diné sheep wool in natural white and black, and synthetic red dye. Wefts: 32/inch. Warps: 8-9/inch. [W9405]
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$8,500.00
Artwork details
Origin
Navajo Nation, Ganado Trading Post area, USA Southwest
Dimension
Condition
Professionally cleaned. Minor selvedge repairs. NO fade; NO dye bleed; NO moth damage; NO mold; NO toxic moth pesticides; NO odors of tobacco, chemicals, fragrance. NOTE: most dealers do not publish the following types of condition information. We provide such info for 2 reasons: (1) to provide full condition information so newer buyers are not "surprised" by what are common characteristics of antique Diné weaving art; and (2) to promote deeper understanding and appreciation of what truly remarkable, awesome weaving art was "gifted" the world by the Diné "grandmother" weavers whose spirit, artistic vision, and personal courage overcame US government policies aimed at eradicating Native Americans and Native American culture among those who survived US wars against them.SIZE SLIGHT VARIATION: the weaving measures 51” wide at 1 end and 52” wide at the other end; 91.5” length on 1 side and 91” in length the other side. This does NOT in any way detract from its value or beauty. Such size variation is common and typical of antique Diné weavings hand-woven on a rustic natural wood loom. WEFT COLOR VARIATION. (1) RED DYE COLOR VARIATION. SEE PHOTOS. Sections of the red field have slightly different shades of synthetic red dye. For the most part this IS NOT FADE. Rather, it is what dealers and collectors refer to as ABRASH. It means the weaver ran out of her first batch of red-dyed yarn, and to finish the weaving, she had to make a new batch of red dyed yarn; and the 2nd batch of red dyed yarn came out a slightly different depth of red. This is common with antique hand dyed, hand woven textiles, including Oriental carpets. Antique Navajo weavings with synthetic dyed yarns were dyed on an outdoor, open fire where wind greatly influenced the water and dye temperatures, making it impossible to produce identical dye batches. How do I know most of the red area color variation is abrash and not fade? First, when you examine the photos closely, you see that a specific red color variation extends entirely side-to-side. Second, that color variation is the same on both sides of the weaving, referred to as Side A and Side B. Sun fade is not that uniform, and typically occurs in a limited area on only 1 side of a weaving. If you look closely and magnify the photos, in 1 small area of Side A, there is VERY SLIGHT RED FADE: the lowest section of the center red diamond has a limited area within the abrash red that is very slightly less red than the abrash red section. This may be slight sun fade on this portion of the Side A center red diamond. When that area of Side A is compared to same area on Side B, is appears very slightly less red than the same abrash area of Side B.(2) BLACK COLOR VARIATION. SEE PHOTOS. This black color variation is typical of natural black sheep wool, which can range from dark solid black to lighter black. When variegated natural black wool is carded by the weaver, different shades of wool get mixed together, creating variation as seen in some sections of this beautiful weaving.Most collectors consider abrash and natural black variations to add to the character and beauty of antique hand-woven textiles. But if these color variations detract from your delight with the weaving—do NOT purchase it.