Mrs. Sam (Gladys) Manuelito
(Navajo, 1893-1987)
Corn with Holy People, from the Nightway Chant, Sandpainting Weaving
Sale 715 - Arts of the American West
Nov 7, 2019
9:00AM MT
Live / Denver
Estimate
$15,000 -
$25,000
Sold for $55,000
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Mrs. Sam (Gladys) Manuelito (Dine, 1893-1987)
Corn with Holy People, from the Nightway Chant, sandpainting weaving
67 x 67 inches
Corn with Holy People, from the Nightway Chant, sandpainting weaving
67 x 67 inches
Condition Report
Woven of hand-spun wool in colors of red, blue, yellow, brown, and cream; four cornstalks with male and female Yei; a Rainbow Guardian and four birds surround the central image.
Slight A-B fade. Light soiling throughout. Some loose knots. Overall good condition.
Slight A-B fade. Light soiling throughout. Some loose knots. Overall good condition.
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