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Vintage Handwoven Wool Pictorial Rug Depicting Sacred Ceremonial Figures
$2,940
£2,271.66
€2,626.25
CA$4,154.43
A$4,659.47
CHF 2,440.09
MX$56,617.13
NOK 30,985.10
SEK 29,376.06
DKK 19,603.61
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78812 Vintage Handwoven Wool Pictorial Rug Depicting Sacred Ceremonial Figures – Circa Early to Mid-20th Century, 03'05 x 04'07. An exquisite relic of Southwestern textile heritage, this handwoven wool vintage pictorial rug is an artistic homage to sacred ceremonial traditions, rendered with remarkable clarity and reverence. Featuring three dignified spirit dancers adorned in richly hued ceremonial dress, the composition unfolds across an ivory field with rhythmic grace and deep symbolic intent. Each figure, depicted in traditional posture with arms raised and feathered wands in hand, evokes the ancestral presence of healing rituals passed down through generations.
The squared faces and distinctive regalia mark these as representations of female ceremonial spirits, known in cultural cosmology for their roles in spiritual balance, protection, and agricultural renewal. Interspersed among the dancers are stylized cornstalk motifs—symbols of life, sustenance, and blessing. These vegetal forms rise upward in serene symmetry, their green stems and crimson blossoms embodying the hope and vitality of the growing season. The dancers' robes, painted in tones of ochre, sienna, coral, and black, pulse with ceremonial gravitas and visual contrast against the softly luminous ground.
Woven likely in the early-to-mid 20th century, this one-of-a-kind textile reflects a moment when ceremonial themes found renewed expression in collectible weavings crafted for discerning patrons. The piece is rendered in natural wool, dyed with a restrained yet radiant palette that honors the spirit of the land. The level of detail in the execution—from the carefully balanced design to the crisp definition of form—attests to the artisan’s mastery and deep cultural knowledge. Its softly structured geometry and symbolic clarity elevate the rug from utilitarian craft to extraordinary work of art.
Whether acquired as a centerpiece for a Santa Fe estate, a curated Aspen retreat, or a private collection of Indigenous arts, this exceptional weaving serves as a precious narrative vessel—offering more than visual beauty. It invites reverence, remembrance, and renewal. In a world increasingly defined by the ephemeral, this textile stands as a signature masterpiece of cultural preservation and timeless storytelling—woven not merely for display, but to embody a living connection between land, people, and spirit.
Rendered in variegated shades of beige, black, gray, red, brown, green, and sky blue with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 03'05 x 04'07.
Date: 1940s. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Length: 55 in (139.7 cm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940-1949
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78812 Vintage Southwest Modern Pictorial Rug, 03'05 x 04'071stDibs: LU942939870272
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