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 auction has grown steadily in popularity and brings buyers from all over the united states and the world.
The proceeds raised by this benefit auction help support the programs exhibits and collections for the museum.
New crownpoint rug auction.
Enjoy a guided tour to the crownpoint navajo rug auction that brings weavers and buyers together in the heart of indian country.
Rug auction dates april 10 2020 7 00 pm cancelled until futhur notice.
April 14 15 may 12 13 june 9 10 july 14 15 aug.
Schedule april 3 12pm 4pm rug viewing april 4 12pm 3 45pm rug viewing april 4 4pm 6pm rug auction.
Navajo rug auctions.
Crownpoint navajo rug auction crownpoint nm.
The rug auction of crownpoint has been the staple of the crownpoint community since 1964 serving as a hub for social and economic activity.
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.
Cancelled contact marcella woods hale 505 362 8502 or rita capitan at 505 786 5341.
For more information call 505 599 1180.
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.
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The auction has grown steadily in popularity and brings buyers from all over the united states and the world.
Auction bidding wayne connell delbert autry auctioneers.
Rug submission inspection ends at 6 30 pm and the auction starts at 7 00 pm.
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Photo by anne galer.
The public can preview nearly 200 rugs of all sizes styles and price ranges.
Tour new mexico inc s guides have led cultural tours.
The crownpoint rug weavers association has been auctioning rugs from all over the reservation since 1968.
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.
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.