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Handmade Southwestern Saddle Blanket & Zapotec Rug

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $400

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Item/Description: Two Southwestern textiles.

Handmade Southwestern Saddle Blanket:

Native American saddle blanket of tans, browns and grey. Hand woven. (Serape, Textile, Throw Rug, Tribal, Navajo)

Material: Wool

Dimensions: Length: 32"; Width: 31"

Condition: Signs of age and wear include discoloration, holes, some separation.

Hand Woven Zapotec Rug:

Zapotec rug in pre-Columbian, geometric ‘black birds’ design, hand spun in Colorado Springs. (Oaxaca, Indian, Tribal)

The Zapotec are an indigenous people of Mexico. The population is concentrated in the southern state of Oaxaca, but Zapotec communities also exist in neighboring states.

Material: Wool

Dimensions: Length: 70"; Width: 42"

Condition: Signs of age and wear include discoloration, staining.

Age: 1980s

Provenance: JoAnn Young Collection. Purchased in mid 1980s in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Shipping: $65 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.

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