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Catalog Number CAS 0496-0001   CAS 0496-0001; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool warp and weft; Aniline dyes
Description Woman's sash belt woven entirely in double-faced, warp-faced technique; Traditional design layout consists of repetitive black geometric design on red central panel, bordered along each side by green inner border and black outer border; Warp ends are plied at both ends to form long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.4, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 208.5