Studio portrait of Erna Fergusson. She is seated and looking slightly to the left. She is wearing a light-colored hat and an elaborate ruffled collar over a dark suit.
Dates: 1920-1999
Size: 162 x 97 cm
Description: The less common Red Mesa regional style descends from Eyedazzlers of the Transitional Period (1863-1890). Eyedazzler designs are known for their unusually bright colors and intricate designs that…
Dates: 1900-1925
Size: 163.5 x 114 cm
Description: The Crystal Trading Post was run by John B. Moore starting in 1897. He incorporated a new marketing technique that introduced Anglo-American customers to Navajo weaving through mail order…
Dates: 1915-1945
Size: 148 x 104.5 cm
Description: After a decline in the Navajo rug market during the Great Depression(comma) a revival period(comma) focused in northeastern Arizona(comma) brought back stylized classic designs made with vegetable…
Dates: 1920-1930
Size: 244 x 143 cm
Description: After a decline in the Navajo rug market during the Great Depression(comma) a revival period(comma) focused in northeastern Arizona(comma) brought back stylized classic designs made with vegetable…
Dates: 2012
Description: This rug was commissioned from Anita Hathale specifically for the 2012 Navajo weaving exhibition. It depicts the Twin War Gods(comma) Naayéé' Neizghání (Monster Slayer) and TóBajishchíní (Born-for-Water). In their legendary…