Navajo Ute First Phase Blanket | Extraordinary Finds | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW | PBS
2020 ж. 17 Нау.
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When appraiser John Buxton was at the Tribal Arts table during the 2001 ROADSHOW event in Tucson, he was unprepared for the “national treasure” he was about to discover. Watch as he recounts the touching, fateful day when he and colleague Don Ellis met Ted and appraised his rare Navajo Ute First Phase chief’s blanket for an astounding $350K to $500K - a moment that would become ROADSHOW history.
"You have a national treasure" is the key phrase here.
Exactly my thoughts
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This is one of the reasons I watch Antiques Roadshow. I love the genuine reactions of the guest when they realize they have something this valuable. You could see the shock on his face and in his voice and it was a beautiful thing.
My favorite part was that he slept with that blanket as a child.
Really.. what do you live about the blanket
When he said that I couldn't help smiling.
Perhaps it has always been his through out his journey.
All that history just enveloped him. He’s an elder for Pete’s sake in the video. Relict of a bygone era/time almost. He himself is a national treasure 👊🏾🇺🇸💯
Everytime I see this one I feel happy for the blanket’s owner. His grandmother wasn’t wealthy but she left him something that’s basically priceless. Part of American history. 💛
And I so needed a little tissue for this one
I love Ted.
Its just a blanket.. across the world there is so many that get thrown out that are even nicer.. but people don't care about other peoples history..this is American history ! Watch out
Ilija Stojanovski at this point in time it’s not “just a blanket.”
@@444slowitdown Don't be a whiny petty bitch.
Anyone else come back to this video when they need a feel good moment? So happy for that man!
What a generous contributor...to purchase this then donate it so we all can appreciate this rare blanket/First Nation antiquity. I hope the money this gentleman received helped him to afford an easier time in his golden years.
Yes what a great man. Ted is also a national treasure.
nahhh, when u are millonaire u need to pay taxes, and a way to do that is this one. Well at least in most of the countries out there
If you search first phase blanket on KZhead you will see another blanket that sold for 1.5 million at auction.
I’m sure he was able to buy a new pair of khakis and a warm blanket 😅
@@lavieja7938 still though he could’ve destroyed it. I find great pride in knowing our Native American ancestry is still being discovered intact because of the pure craftsmanship they put in. Especially in and age of planned obsolescence, this blanket is extraordinary.
"I was actually appraising some small pre-columbian heads when I.." that's a great start to any story
...and then I dumped that pre-Columbian lady, like a bag of hot-tamales. lol😆
I use this line all the time as a lead-in. nobody ever gets it lmao
He was really just sizing up a woman hitchhiking on the Panamanian side of the Columbian border... PRE-Columbian!!
The pre Colombian lady is probably worth a lot more.
Very touching when Gramps got teary eyed. You could see him thinking about his past and all.
My all time favorite video clip of the Antiques Roadshow. Never get tired of watching it and seeing the owner’s emotion over the value of such a treasure. ❤️
Mine too!
same!! seriously the best video ever
Same here. This blanket was a Treasure in so many ways. It was a gift from someone he loved, kept him warm when he needed it, perhaps the sale made his golden years a little better, and now it’s a treasure in a museum for us all to enjoy its rich history.
Mine too
Donna, have you seen the clip of the guy with the Rolex watch that was worth a lot?
This was the quintessential Antique's Roadshow item for me. I remember watching it as a young kid and being fascinated. Glad to know its fate all these years later.
I love when the nerdiness shines from the appraisers.
How many people see Ted and it reminds them of their father or grandfather...someone who deserved good fortune, but never received it...
I am happy that that national treasure is hanging in a museum for all to see.
I've been watching the British Antiques Roadshow since 1979, I never realized there was an American show. This is a classic 👍
I didn't know there was a British Antiques Roadshow, until about six months ago. I'm glad I found it, because I've seen some fascinating things on there. I'm a history buff, American and world history, so I appreciate learning about older things from all over. I especially liked British one where an older gentleman had some old military metals.
Definitely one of the best moments on the Roadshow
Still, to this day, I come back to this video to cheer myself up.
I knew Navajo rugs were valuable but I had no idea that such a plain one could be worth so much! I’m glad to hear that the anonymous buyer donated this “National Treasure” to a museum to share with all of us! I loved how Ted got so overwhelmed emotionally when Don Ellis told him its worth!
The plainer the more valuable in general with Native American art. Plain generally means it was made early and to be used... they got more elaborate as they tried to appeal to tourists and sale to outside markets. Which means mass (relative) production.
It is such an OG blanket it makes the real blankets look fake 😭
They were of such good quality too. Said to last (with moderate to heavy use) at least a decade while my Pendleton robes tend to last about five before they’re retired/worn out.
i remember seeing this as it aired. i was so happy for the guy! thanks for giving us...’the rest of the story’
I just love this old guy. I totally teared up watching him. 🥰🥰😭🥰
On the Santa Fe trail one Navajo blanket was said to be worth at least ten well-rammed (near perfect) buffalo robes. Western & Chiricahua Apache men would occasionally turn over whole horse herds to Navajos in return for ‘our’ blankets (as many possible.) - a Navajo tribal member from the southern region. We still remember and have respect for our cousins who once were our close and fast neighbors 🤝
I always love when a nice guy wins.
Couldn't have happened to a nicer man.
Probably the best story ever on the roadshow... Not only was he genuine he was humble and grateful. And he probably could use the extra money...
For me it's a tie between this one and the guy that had the Rolex that had never been out of the box. Both of those two gentlemen absolutely deserve the good fortune that came their way
Glad to see it’s now ultimately where it belongs……in a museum. A treasured piece of American history.
I just love this fellow's reaction! Gave me a lump in my throat, I'm so happy for this old timer!
When Ted’s voice breaks, says it all.
My absolute favorite, his response was absolutely heart warming.
This video fascinates. It’s a lump in the throat piece of videography. Justice to the weaver, the buyer, the museum and double justice to the generosity of Kit Carson.
Sometimes... you just see stuff so wonderful it makes you cry. 😭 What a beautiful piece of art... and history! Wow.
I love how emotional the owner became.
So glad it was donated back. So happy for this man. So genuine. So lovely.
The 500k is at the very low end! There was a guy who saw this episode! And he had a almost a identical blanket! That sold for 5 million USD!
My favourite part is when the presenter asks Ted if he's a wealthy man. The reason why is you never hear a presenter ask a straight up genuine question anymore like that. I've never heard a politician being ask such a question cause no news men have the balls to ask it. So well done to the presenter I'd like to see more honest guys like him on TV.
im amazed someone donated the money to this owner in order to give it to an arts museum. Simply amazing !
Definitely # 1 in my Road Show memories and brings a tear of joy every time.
This was awesome. The owners reaction to the price just made my day.
This one and the Rolex Oyster watch owner by the USAF Veteran are my top two favs
I wish I could have a job where I could see antiques like this all day everyday
the 2 Utes!!!!
My cousin Vinny reference?
@@cabe1087 WTYM!!!!! vanilla ice reference.
Im sorry bruh. Lol
@@cabe1087 Werd To Ya Mutha!!!!!!
I remember seeing this episode. I might have cried too.
This is what I love to see. The emotion. Thw Man worked hard all his life. Came from farmers. And boom! Half a mil. All trouble of money over forever. This is what we need: no one poor, everyone worth half a mil, and no billionaires.
@@jamesk7063 And there is nothing wrong with your neighbor owning a combat tank.
“...Did you say Ute?” “Yeah da Utes” “....What is a Ute?!?!” 😝
That's what I came here to post lol
has to be one of the most copied dialogues in movie history......good old Bronx accent in action. Love it.
Am so happy for him. What a amazing thing to be able to experience !!
I wonder if a Ute actually wore this or how kit Carson came to own it. Interesting stuff.
Belongs in a museum. Incredible blanket…
Wow now that's a genuine surprise reaction
What a sweet man. The tears... my poor heart
My favorite segment ever! I cried at his reaction.
I saw this live. Never knew what happened to it until i waz in the DIA and saw it on display. I live about 15 miles from the Detroit Institute of Art. I get to see it as much as i want. Glad pops got to enjoy the money and thanks to the person who purchased it and donated it to the DIA.
My favorite episode. This man is just wonderful
I'm as excited for the appraiser as I am the owner. That is incredible.
This guy is so awesome..he had NO IDEA. just a regular guy. Hope he got millions for it. Hope it's in a museum.
They just said $300 thousand, but it sold for 400-450 thousand (deal was that the dealer got whatever was over 300 thousand) and then it was donated to a museum by the new owner.
We don't have the language for this, comnents should be shut off.
@@OffGridInvestor Ted - (the man who brought it in) does part of the voice over near the end of this segment (4:30) He was given 300,000 for it, and the deal was anything over that amount would be split between he, and Don Ellis (who was the person who bought it from Ted with the idea to take it to auction).
I love the greatest finds. Not sure why, but this one is my favorite of all.
His reaction is priceless.
The Navajo weaving market went up because of this blanket.
Don was a national treasure himself 💯🙌🏾🦅🦬🐺🐻🦌
Absolutely wonderful story and outcome!
And to know it went to a museum for preservation.
OMG... I’m from Detroit. I need to see it at our art museum!
An extremely humble guest...🕊️
So happy for this old man.
I love the man's response
This is the episode that turned me on to Antique Roadshow.
Beautiful.
I was just at the Heard Museum in downtown Phoenix where they have a first phase and a second phase chief's blanket on display.
classic from start to finish. i am transfixed to this day. antiques roadshow america's comfort food.
what a kindly fellow.. good on him !
My favorite one of these.
Incredible!
This is very touching!
BEST REACTION EVER @2:46
Imagine the price if that blanket had a supreme logo on it....
Would ruin it.
I've seen this piece at the DIA before and had no clue! gonna have to go back and have another look sometime
Ted is a national treasure himself.
What you have here is a national treasure.
That oversized suit of the expert... Omg
The nineties were a weird time. So glad this trend has stopped.
Johnny Kokkelsmit it’s called swag, look it up
That’s that JC Penny’s suit 😂😂
@Paul Steinwall Heather Locklear was another national treasure created by the Native Americans.
Lol
-Ted are you a wealthy man? -Well, no.... -TED........ARE YOU A WEALTHY MAN.....? ARE YOU PICKING UP WHAT IM LAYING DOWN TED?
I've seen this SO many times in the DIA. I had no idea.
Dang it I love these type of videos! Such a great video, I'm glad this man got a nice amount of money for it! Keep making these awesome videos please!
Amazing
That blanket was sold for a million dollars but the story behind it is karmaic, his sister grabbed all the belongings after their mother died leaving only the blanket for him as inheritance. She's probably steaming if she's still alive.
Apart from the extreme value. It look cosy n warm.
Amazing! Just amazing! To think that your “wubby” would one day be worth 1million dollars!!
The indigo does strike me as beautiful.
love it
"Two utes" "Two hwat?"
Utes, man. Utes! You know… young people. 😬
I notice that after they the reveal the value, you see all the people walking around are gone. And there is security guy in black.
I need to see this blanket in person and see how I can improve my weaving to feel like silk. I wonder if one of my relatives wove this piece. 😉
The anonymous buyer who donated it is an american hero
Are we sure this isnt from Lake Dredge Appraisel
A Ute? He must mean a Youth.
Relax Vinnie
Wow!
In the early 80’s my mother bought a beaded canvas bag with a hide strap at a jumble sale for 10 pence. It was Navajo. We sold it at auction for £400. I used to eat my dinner off it and split baked beans on it. How it got to Glasgow is anyone’s guess
National treasure wow get it down to the Institute of National treasure very very good.
What an amazing story on the Antiques Roadshow. I'm so happy this gentleman received the wealth that was due the family. I would hope the museum will let the Native Americans who made it...let their ancestors be able to view it also. Thanks for sharing. 🌿🕊
If only museums allowed people to go inside and view their collections...
pipeliner360 hahahahahaha
wealth the family was due?? kit carson was a native american murderer and for him to profit off what was done to native americans is tragic to me.. why not give the money back to the native americans where that money should go to
Exactly 💯 kit carson was no certainly no friend to the Navajo and it should be back in their possession!
@@ycal520w9 You don't have one iota of evidence that this was obtained through theft or murder.
I have 2 in my living room . My cat now 77 cat years sleeps on them. I didn't realise they r so valuable.
I saw this at the detroit institute of arts!
I heard that when they cut the cameras the old guy started to faint and one of the crew grabbed a 1740 Philadelphia chair appraised at 25,000 dollas catching the man before he fell... 🤣
I really hope this is true lol. Ted made my eyes leaky
How did that go all those years laying on a bed and a chair and being used and not get stained or faded?
Nobody is gonna believe me and I honestly understand why but I’m related to this man. It’s my grannies cousin. So that’s pretty cool