Crownpoint Rug Auction Dates

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.

Crownpoint rug auction dates.

The auction has grown steadily in popularity and brings buyers from all over the united states and the world. New crownpoint rug auction. For more information call 505 599 1180. 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.

Photo by anne galer. Navajo rug auctions. Schedule april 3 12pm 4pm rug viewing april 4 12pm 3 45pm rug viewing april 4 4pm 6pm rug auction. Auction bidding wayne connell delbert autry auctioneers.

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. The proceeds raised by this benefit auction help support the programs exhibits and collections for the museum. The rug auction of crownpoint has been the staple of the crownpoint community since 1964 serving as a hub for social and economic activity. 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.

10 11 march 10 11. 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. Tour new mexico inc s guides have led cultural tours. Enjoy a guided tour to the crownpoint navajo rug auction that brings weavers and buyers together in the heart of indian country.

The auction has grown steadily in popularity and brings buyers from all over the united states and the world. The crownpoint rug weavers association has been auctioning rugs from all over the reservation since 1968. Cancelled contact marcella woods hale 505 362 8502 or rita capitan at 505 786 5341. April 14 15 may 12 13 june 9 10 july 14 15 aug.

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 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. Rug submission inspection ends at 6 30 pm and the auction starts at 7 00 pm.

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