Catalog Number |
CAS 1999-0013-0013 | |
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. 1930 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft | |
Description | Storm pattern rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave of hand spun wool warp and hand spun natural (white), carded (gray), and aniline-dyed (red and black over-dyed on natural black-brown) wefts; Design includes central red "X" within black rectangle superimposed on white rectangle; White zigzag lines extend out to concentric rectangles (red, black, and white) near each corner; Various geometric motifs in red, white, and black, including several waterbugs fill remaining spaces, all on gray background; Double reciprocating border with black crosses on white background and white crosses on black background frames rug on all four sides. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 131.7, Length = 190.7 |