Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0073-0003 | |
| Category | Textiles | |
| Object Name | Saddle throw | |
| Culture | Navajo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Navajo Indian Reservation | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1885-1900 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Cotton string warp; Handspun wool weft; Aniline dyes | |
| Description | Single saddle throw woven entirely in plain tapestry weave over cotton string foundation; All over design consists of network of contiguous concentric serrated diamonds; Center of each unit is serrated red diamond, enclosed within orange serrated diamond and finally enclosed within serrated purple diamond, all on red background; Side selvage cords are purple. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 90.8, Length = 67.5 | |