It is held at the crownpoint elementary school cafeteria.
Crownpoint rug auction schedule.
The auction has grown steadily in popularity and brings buyers from all over the.
Viewing begins around 4 pm and the auction runs from about 7 10 pm.
The crownpoint rug weavers association is a group of navajo weavers from all across the southwest.
The crownpoint rug auction gives buyers the unique opportunity to purchase navajo rugs directly from the weavers themselves at prices well below retail.
Auction bidding wayne connell delbert autry auctioneers.
The auction has grown steadily in popularity and brings buyers from all over the.
Gallup intertribal indian.
For more information call 505 599 1180.
The rug auction is unique in that it pairs local diné weavers with tourists from across the world around over the beauty of navajo art and culture.
The crownpoint rug weavers association has been auctioning rugs from all over the reservation since 1968.
Weavers start checking their rugs in at 4 00 pm and the auction is scheduled to begin at 7 00 pm.
Navajo rug weavers from surrounding areas come to display and sell their work at an auction.
I ve been there twice and would not recommend arriving before 4 30 pm.
The public can preview nearly 200 rugs of all sizes styles and price ranges.
We are the main rug auction and craft sale on the navajo reservation.
The crownpoint rug auction gives buyers the unique opportunity to purchase navajo rugs directly from the weavers themselves at prices well below retail.
Crownpoint navajo rug auction crownpoint nm.
The proceeds raised by this benefit auction help support the programs exhibits and collections for the museum.
New crownpoint rug auction.
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.
The auction is held on the second friday of each month.
Photo by anne galer.
Schedule april 3 12pm 4pm rug viewing april 4 12pm 3 45pm rug viewing april 4 4pm 6pm rug auction.
Generally held the second friday of each month at the crownpoint elementary school.
Auction intake continues though until all the rugs are checked in which can delay the auction start sometimes by about half an hour.
Cancelled contact marcella woods hale 505 362 8502 or rita capitan at 505 786 5341.
The rug auction of crownpoint has been the staple of the crownpoint community since 1964 serving as a hub for social and economic activity.