POSSIBLY ZUNI

This blanket has three characteristics pointing it to a Zuni weaver. The first is there are no lazy lines. While Zuni weavings may have some lazy lines, they rarely do and while Navajo weavings can also lack lazy lines, this is a classic trait to consider when looking at southwest historic weavings. Secondly, when found and before restoration, this blanket had one remaining corner completely in tact, and that corner was characteristic of a Zuni corner in that it was rounded with the warp and side selvage tucked back in with no tassel. This corner has been left as found. Thirdly, the design layout with the conservative use of beaded white bands overlaid on an overall dark background suggests a Zuni design aesthetic.
The attributes pointing towards Navajo are the high quality of the wool; its consistent spin and overall control and tightness of the weaving. The design attributes and weaving qualities can go either way between Navajo and Zuni, but coupled with the lack of lazy lines and the corner treatment all suggest for this being a Zuni blanket. It is also possible that this is a cross-cultural blanket sharing both Navajo and Zuni qualities.