Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1985-0009-0006 | |
| Category | Textiles | |
| Object Name | Rug | |
| Culture | Navajo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Navajo Indian Reservation area | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1915-1930s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded weft; Aniline dye (red and green) | |
| Description | Small rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of white double-barred cross in center, with black whirling log motif above and below it; On both the left and right sides of each whirling log is a small white square outlined in black and a white cross; All design elements are on a carded gray background; End cords are red, while one selvage cord is red and the other teal green. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 56.5, Length = 60.8 | |