Crownpoint Rug Auction Dates

Palmer recognized the problem of an oversupply rugs for her market and was concerned that the weavers were not finding enough buyers.

Crownpoint rug auction dates.

The rug auction of crownpoint has been the staple of the crownpoint community since 1964 serving as a hub for social and economic activity. 10 11 march 10 11. Weavers from all over the navajo nation bring in their rugs starting at 4 00 pm and the rugs are laid out on tables for buyers to inspect. Crownpoint navajo rug auction crownpoint nm.

The rug auction of crownpoint is organized and administered by the navajo weavers association of crownpoint a community based organization made up of weavers community members and volunteers. Usually held on the 2nd friday of each month see website for auction dates rug viewing begins at 4 p m and runs until 6 p m. Rug auction dates april 10 2020 7 00 pm cancelled until futhur notice. The crownpoint rug auction was started in 1968 possibly 1965 by a local indian trader named lavonne palmer who operated palmer merchantile company along with her husband bill.

Gallup intertribal indian. Once a month the association holds the crownpoint navajo rug auction where 300 to 400 quality handmade authentic navajo rugs are put up for auction. We are the main rug auction and craft sale on the navajo reservation. For more information call 505 599 1180.

Rug submission inspection ends at 6 30 pm and the auction starts at 7 00 pm. Schedule april 3 12pm 4pm rug viewing april 4 12pm 3 45pm rug viewing april 4 4pm 6pm rug auction. Tour new mexico inc s guides have led cultural tours. The auction has grown steadily in popularity and brings buyers from all over the united states and the world.

New crownpoint rug auction. Navajo rug auctions. The crownpoint rug weavers association is a group of navajo weavers from all across the southwest. The public can preview nearly 200 rugs of all sizes styles and price ranges.

The auction has grown steadily in popularity and brings buyers from all over the united states and the world. January 11 2019 february 8 2019 march 8 2019 april 12 2019 may 10 2019 june 14 2019 july 12 2019 august 9 2019 september 13 2019 october 11 2019 november 8 2019 december 13 2019. The proceeds raised by this benefit auction help support the programs exhibits and collections for the museum. Cancelled contact marcella woods hale 505 362 8502 or rita capitan at 505 786 5341.

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