Navajo Weaving - Vintage Variant Teec Nos Pos & Storm Pattern, C010047

A vintage Storm pattern variant Navajo Weaving. This weaving is dated around 1920s. It has elements of a Storm pattern weaving. The main elements used is the center which represents the universe and the lightning that connects the four corners. The number four is a common number used in Navajo culture. A common connection is the four directions, the four sacred mountains and the four colors. The water bug is another element that is often used. It is the top center shape and the bottom matching shape. The grey is a natural color that came directly from the sheep wool. The yellow color is a vegetal dye. The aniline dyes that are used is the red and black. This wool is al handspun wool. It measures 102 inches in length and 47 inches wide. This weaving is in excellent shape. There aren't any holes or repairs done on this weaving.