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Catalog Number

CAS 1996-0007-0001   CAS 1996-0007-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Natural and aniline dyed handspun wool
Description Storm pattern rug, woven longer than wide in simple tapestry weave; Pattern includes central rectangle in white and black with white zigzags extending to a red and black rectangle in each corner; Remaining spaces filled with red, black, and white chevrons and serrated geometric elements, all on gray background; Reciprocating black and white border along sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 114.0, Length = 150.5