Native American North and South American Rugs
NATIVE AMERICAN STYLE
Native American broadly describes any Indigenous people in North America and encompasses hundreds of tribes and groups, all with distinct cultures. Native American–style furniture and decor likewise varies widely, from pieces created by Indigenous people to those appropriated by non-native designers.
Indigenous furniture’s rich heritage includes the bentwood boxes of the Northwest Coast carved from cedar for storing household or ceremonial objects. Generations of Native American people have made baskets for holding household items, with those in the Northeast using sweetgrass and those in the Southeast using pine needles and wicker. Artisans in the Plateau region wove watertight pieces like cradles from plant materials. Although these objects were intricately made, they were usually utilitarian rather than decorative.
The colonization of North America and the removal of Indigenous people from their lands led to the suppression of these practices. Many styles that used Native American motifs — such as Southwestern style, which was heavily influenced by the geometric patterns of Navajo textiles — have historically not involved Indigenous creators and, instead, have taken their traditions without their tribal context.
When decorating a home with Native American–style furniture, it is important to do so respectfully, by understanding the origins of motifs and objects and examining who profits from their sale. There are now Indigenous-led companies, such as Cherokee designer Cray Bauxmont-Flynn’s Amatoya and Totem House Design, promoting Indigenous work in furniture and home decor. Supporting Indigenous artists and artisans is essential to confronting the still pervasive issue of cultural appropriation in design.
Find a collection of Native American living room furniture, folk art, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.
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Style: Native American
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century American Navajo Blanket Rug
Details
rug no. j3080
size 2' 6" x 4' 6" (76 x 137 cm)
Category
20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century American Navajo blanket rug
Details
rug no. r5834
size 1' 4" x 3' 1" (41 x 94 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Rug Yei Navajo Rare Human Geometric Handmade Wool Ivory, 1940
Located in New York, NY
Navajo rug flat woven rug tapestry beige
Measures: 4' x6' (3'11" x 5'7")
119cm x 170cm
Circa 1920
"The woolen rug has a white background color on which are three stylized figures on each side of a center cornstalk. All are surrounded on three sides by a "guardian "figure - one side is the head and the body - the other side are the legs. The rug is a Navajo Yei rug. All the figures are holding prayer sticks; there are feathers attached to the elbows of the figures in a vertical line. The colors of the rug are white, red, maroon, blue, tan, brown, grey, orange, rust and gold. The most common type of Navajo Yei rug are those with a white background color. Navajo Yei rugs were made at Lukachukai or in the Shiprock area or even Ganado. It is a fact that a Navajo Yei rug with many Yei figures and many colors will garner the highest value.
While Yei rugs are technically woven for the floor, they were often placed on couches, or hung on the wall like paintings, few actually touched the ground. The Yei figure is a frequently used pattern in Navajo rugs. Male Yei figures are generally pictured with round heads, and female Yei figures with square heads.
Modern Yei rugs are more often pictorial compositions, showing a row of front-facing stylized stick figures with a Rainbow Guardian which protects the figures on three sides, indicating the sand painting roots of this particular style. The Yei rug portrays ceremonies on a desire for healing, not only physical health, but also mental, spiritual, and even material well-being.
The "Holy People...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Native American Navajo Rug 3'9 X 5'1
Located in New York, NY
Antique Native American Navajo Rug 3'9 X 5'1. Antique Navajos are usually in scatter sizes and larger, room size pieces are both extremely rare and highly desirable . As perpetually ...
Category
20th Century North American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Navajo-Style New Mexico Chimayo Blanket Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78801 Vintage New Mexico Chimayo Rug, 01'08 x 03'03. Chimayo rugs are traditional handwoven textiles from Chimayo, a village in northern New Mexico,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Square Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century high decorative American Navajo Square rug / Blanket
Measures: 4'5" x 4'11".
Category
20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique Native American Navajo Weaving Grey Ivory Rug, circa 1920s-1930s
Located in New York, NY
This a large, and therefore rare, antique Native American Navajo Geometric rug, circa 1920s-1930s in grey and ivory and measures 7.7 x 10.8 ft.
From the inception of weaving by th...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Rug Flatwoven Geometric Tree of Life Handwoven Rug Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Navajo rug flat woven rug tapestry beige
Measures: 4' x6' (3'11" x 5'7")
119cm x 170cm
Circa 1920
"The woolen rug has a white background color on which are three stylized figures on each side of a center cornstalk. All are surrounded on three sides by a "guardian "figure - one side is the head and the body - the other side are the legs. The rug is a Navajo Yei rug...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Navajo blanket with a bold all-over diamond pattern woven in crimson, white, gray, and black wool.
Category
1940s North American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fantastic Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Navajo rug with four large red arrows pointing outward from a central white diamond, and living amidst a field of other geometric shapes on an abrash n...
Category
1920s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Beige, Gray, Soft Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Carpet, Handmade Rug, Brown, Blue, Beige, Taupe Soft Red Color
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly rega...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Native American Navajo Handwoven Wool Rug or Mat
Located in Studio City, CA
A nicely hand loomed Native American (likely Navajo) rug. Wonderfully designed with vivid colors and geometrical patterns. Would make for a nice additio...
Category
20th Century North American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Navajo Hand Woven Beige Taupe Wool Rug 4'3 X 6'2
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Navajo Rug 4'3 X 6'2. Navajos are usually in scatter sizes and larger, room size pieces are both extremely rare and highly desirable . As perpetually fashionable as they are ...
Category
20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Navajo-Style Chimayo Rio Grande Banded Blanket Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78792 Vintage Rio Grande Chimayo Banded Blanket, 03'00 x 05'04. Rio Grande Chimayo banded blankets are traditional weavings from the Southwestern United States, particularly New Mexico's Rio Grande Valley. Introduced by early Spanish settlers and influenced by Native American designs, these blankets feature distinct horizontal banded patterns with vibrant colors and geometric motifs like diamonds and zigzags. They are woven from wool using tapestry...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Beige, Caramel, Tan
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Carpet, Handmade Wool, Neutral colors, Ivory, Beige, Gray & Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the Four Corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly rega...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Red Mesa Navajo-Style Textile
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
79106 Late 19th Century Antique Red Mesa Transitional Navajo-Style Kilim Rug, 03'00 x 04'08. This handwoven wool Late 19th Century antique Red Mesa transitional banded...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Native American Navajo Handwoven Green, Beige and Brown Rug Blanket
Located in Studio City, CA
A nicely made, handwoven Navajo rug.
Would be a nice addition to your Native American collection or eye-catching accent piece.
Dimensions: 38" high, 48" wide.
Category
20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Circa 1900 Navajo Hand Woven Red Black Rug 5'1 X 5'8
Located in New York, NY
Antique Navajo Rug 5'1 X 5'8. Navajos are usually in scatter sizes and larger, room size pieces are both extremely rare and highly desirable . As perpetually fashionable as they are ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1930s American Two Grey Hills Navajo Carpet ( 5'4" x 7'10" - 165 x 240 )
Located in New York, NY
Antique Navajo rug with a black color background design and size 5'4" x 7'10". This earth-tone and black Southwestern Native American scatter is an unusually toned piece from the des...
Category
1910s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique American Navajo Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century American Navajo tribal blanket weaving. T
Details
rug no. j3922
size 2'11'' x 4' 6"
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Native American Antique Crystal Whirling Log Navajo-Style Rug, 03'04 x 07'10
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78928 Antique Crystal Whirling Log Navajo-Style Rug, 03'04 x 07'10. This exquisite handwoven wool Crystal Navajo-style rug embodies the rich cultural heritage and artistry of the Nav...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Beige, Gray, Blood Orange
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 5'6" x 9'9" - 168 x 298 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 5'6" x 9'9" - 168 x 298 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 4'2" x 5'10" - 127 x 178 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 4'2" x 5'10" - 127 x 178 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique American Navajo Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative 20th-century American Navajo rug with a geometric tribal design
Measures: 3'2'' x 4'10''.
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Native American Navajo Handwoven Wool Geometric Rug Mat
Located in Studio City, CA
A nicely woven wool mat/rug in a geometric pattern which the Navajo tribe is famed for. In fantastic vintage condition. Originally acquired some years ago and placed in storage for good keeping. From a large collection of Native American artifacts...
Category
20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mexican Textile Pictorial Yei Weaving Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mexican pictorial rug weaving with five Yei (Yeibichai) figures holding feathers. Woven of native hand-spun wool in natural fleece yarns ...
Category
20th Century Mexican Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 2'6" x 4'6" - 75 x 145 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 2'6" x 4'6" - 75 x 145 )
Category
1920s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Gray Color
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the Four Corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Red, Black, White, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1910's Navajo-Style Carpet with Southwest Modern Style
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78752 Antique Transitional Navajo-Style Kilim, 02'01 x 03'05. Transitional Navajo-style kilims, woven during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mark a period of cultural change ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mexican Kilim Tribal Rug with Navajo Adirondack Lodge Style
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
77232, vintage Mexican Kilim Tribal rug with Navajo Adirondack Lodge style. Captivating and emanating Navajo vibes and Adirondack Lodge style, this handw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Navajo Two Grey Hills Carpet ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Navajo Two Grey Hills Carpet ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Navajo Crystal Trading Post Rug, Handwoven Wool, Natural & Aniline Dyes
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite circa 1920s Navajo (Diné) Crystal Trading Post rug is a superb example of early 20th-century Southwestern textile artistry. Handwoven from high-quality native wool, th...
Category
1920s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Ganado Navajo-Style Rug, Southwest Modern Desert & Contemporary Santa Fe
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78746 Antique Ganado Navajo-Style Kilim, 04'00 x 05'07. Fashioned by skilled weavers in the Ganado region of northeastern Arizona, Ganado Navajo-style kilims are meticulously crafted...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Navajo Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Red, Black, Ivory, Bold
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the Four Corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade items for over 150 years. Commercial production of handwoven blankets and rugs has been an important element of the Navajo economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Blanket "Eagle" Design Oriental Rug Fine German Town Wool Neutral
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade items for over 150 years. Commercial production of handwoven blankets and rugs has been an important element of the Navajo economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 1890s Navajo Serape Rug, Handwoven Wool, Red, Dark Blue & Yellow Dyes
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional 19th-century Navajo (Diné) serape textile, dating to circa 1890, is a remarkable example of Transitional Period weaving—bridging traditional Native American artistry...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Lovely Tribal American Navajo Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century high decorative American Navajo rug featuring a tribal design in gray, pink, ivory, and brown
Measures: 4'2" x 4'8".
Category
20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Yeibichai Navajo-Style Textile
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78803 Vintage Yeibichai Navajo Rug, 01'08 x 02'11. Yeibichai Navajo rugs are a culturally significant type of Navajo weaving that depict ceremonial figures known as Yeis or Yei Bi C...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Navajo rug with geometric design and 3'11" x 5'3".
Category
1920s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Beige, Gray, Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly rega...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s American Navajo Yei Carpet ( 3' 5'' x 5' - 104 x 152 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Navajo Yei Carpet ( 3' 5'' x 5' - 104 x 152 cm )
Category
1930s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mexican Flat weave 4'5" x 6'2"
Located in New York, NY
Not Navajo, but Mexican, as indicated by the two-piece construction and the stylized Aztec peasant composite figure. Very wide palette including: off white, beige, black, straw, oran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Transitional Period Navajo Carpet (4'9"x6'-145x183)
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Transitional Period Navajo Carpet
4'9" x 6' - 145 x 183
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Early 1900s American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Transitional Period Navajo Carpet ( 4'4" x 7'2' - 132 x 218 )
Located in New York, NY
Orangy-red dominates this 19th century Southwestern rustic scatter in the style of the Classic Style blankets of the 1870s. Zig-zags, single or doubled, alternate in panels with bloc...
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1890s American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Native American Indian Teec Nos Pos Navajo-Style Rug Textile
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78662 Small Square Antique Teec Nos Pos Navajo Rug, 02'00 x 02'00. Behold the modern desert elegance of the Southwest, marrying the nomadic charm of Native American culture in this small handwoven wool antique Teec Nos Pos Navajo rug. This enchanted Navajo rug weaves together the geometric patterns of the Native American spirit with the earthy hues of the desert, forming a beguiling work of art. The described Teec Nos Pos Navajo rug is a visually striking piece, characterized by its 2 x 2 square dimensions and a vibrant color palette. Central to its design is a stepped cross and diamond motif in the middle, prominently featuring the colors red, gray, and orange. This central diamond draws immediate attention, creating a focal point that anchors the overall design and beckons forth the spirits of ancient wisdom.
In each of the four corners of the rug, there are concentric squares on a neutral gray backdrop that add to its symmetry and balance. The top left and bottom right corners feature concentric squares in red and golden ochre, while the top right and bottom left corners display squares in purple and golden ochre. These contrasting colors create a harmonious yet dynamic visual effect, enhancing the rug's appeal and showcasing the weaver's skill in color coordination.
While Teec Nos Pos rugs...
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Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking mid-20th century Navajo rug with two large diamond medallions woven in black, red, and brown wool, living amidst a field of white, and flanked by more black and red design...
Category
1950s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Carpet, Handmade Wool, Ivory, Beige, Gray and Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly rega...
Category
Early 19th Century North American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Vintage Navajo Rug, Trading Post Era, Geometric SW Red & Brown
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage Navajo rug, woven circa 1920s–1930s during the Trading Post Era, is a striking example of Diné (Navajo) textile artistry from the pan-reservation period. Handwoven by a ...
Category
20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Navajo-Style Rio Grande Banded Blanket Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78795 Vintage Rio Grande Tierra Wools Rug, 03'00 x 05'03. Tierra Wools rugs are handcrafted wool rugs produced by the Tierra Wools cooperative in Los Ojos, New Mexico, known for thei...
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Late 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s American Navajo Carpet ( 4'7" x 6' 10" - 140 x 210 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1940s American Navajo Carpet ( 4'7" x 6' 10" - 140 x 210 cm )
Category
1940s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Eye Dazzler Navajo Carpet, Handmade, Wool, Beige, Tan, Gray & Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly rega...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s American Navajo Carpet ( 6' 10" x 9' 6" - 210 x 290 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1940s American Navajo Carpet ( 6' 10" x 9' 6" - 210 x 290 cm )
Category
1940s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Mexican Zapotec Flat-Weave Carpet ( 5' x 7' - 152 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Mexican Zapotec Flat-Weave Carpet ( 5' x 7' - 152 x 213 )
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Native American Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite mid-20th century Native American rug featuring a rare design showcasing two figures dancing in stunning white and brown hues. This hand-...
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Native American north and south american rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Native American north and south american rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage north and south american rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, folk art, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Native American north and south american rugs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original north and south american rugs, popular names associated with this style include Navajo, Native American Art, Navajo Indian Art, and Two Grey Hills. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for north and south american rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $299 and tops out at $89,495 while the average work can sell for $3,700.