Native American handspun wool rug, Phyllis Nalwood (Navajo/ Dine, 1934-2021), c.1970s-80s, in the "Wide Ruins" pattern, natural dyes, accompanied by a 1994 bill of sale issued by Americana Indian Shows, Flagstaff, and an old polaroid photo of the rug, approx 7'l, 4'9.5"w **Note: a similar example by Phyllis Nalwood is included within Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian collection in Washington, DC, accession number NMAI_266548**

12.17.25:Upon close visual examination, the rug is free from observed tearing, holes, or evidence of restoration, as well as notable staining/ discoloration, the ends of the rug mounted with a fabric reinforcement at the underside, I observe some typical minor picks commensurate with age and use, and minor creasing commensurate with storage

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