Hi. This is a very old, interesting rug which has been packed away at my home for many years. I “think” it is a Navajo rug and that the design is called “Whirling Log”.
Nat Am rug possible whirling log symbol|355x500
I read that this design was discontinued by the Navajo at some point after it became associated with and/or similar to the Nazi symbol. This rug is approx. 26 inches x 39 inches. Hoping someone can fill me in on as many details as possible about this rug. Thanks!
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Sorry, I don’t have time to look up more info, but I remembered this video had a very quick discussion about this. It’s around 3:54 minutes in.
Welcome!
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Thank you so much for this !
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That symbol has never been “discontinued” by the Navajo. It just hasn’t been on the shelves shopped by non-natives. From what I’ve seen at the markets, there’s quite a few young artists that seem to be bringing it back into popular view.
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I believe @collectedhorse is referring to this…
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