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[rschanfish]

Third Phase Navajo Chiefs Blanket. 1880 to 1890 Beautiful Colors and Design. I bought it 15 years ago from a NYC gallery! 55” by 75” Really like this one! #navajochiefsblanket #GrandIllusionRanch #NavajoTextile #ChiefsBlanket #RugCollector #NavajoRug #FinestKind #ThirdPhaseRug #ThirdPhaseBlanket #IndianMade #NativeAmericanMade #ChiefsBlanket https://www.instagram.com/p/CHjJYPOh5Tw/?igshid=1ekrexam8zdr8

[asdzaaolta]

In 12 days I will be traveling to Thailand to volunteer with the nonprofit 'Where There Is No Doctor' by helping to provide free healthcare to hill tribe members of northern Thailand. In support of raising fund to cover expenses Velma Kee Craig and several artists have donated artwork to be sold to help with funding. I am very thankful for all of their contributions. "Static" Weaving. 14.5" wide X 20.5" tall by Velma Kee Craig The word static has two meanings. Static can mean either stagnant (stuck in time) or interference (usually electrical). The indigo, black, and white stripe design, also known as the Chief Blanket design, was the first design Navajo weavers wove. I chose to frame this pattern within the television because (1) it looks very much like bad picture reception and (2) it is an older design which allows it to signify the stagnation of the portrayal of Natives on screen, or in popular media at large. Above the television, we see other patterns that have come after that first design. Diagonals, pixelated crosses, and the electronic representation of a heartbeat. All of these together are how I choose to represent the continuation of our existence and dynamism of our cultures. To purchase or check out other artwork for sale visit www.asdzaaolta.storenvy.com #artwork #weaving #volunteer #Thailand #weaver #diné #wool #static #television #pixel #chiefsblanket