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Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0004   CAS 2007-0001-0004; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo and English
Global Region North America (Europe)
Country USA (England / Great Britain)
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona (England)
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area (Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire)
Maker's Name Anthony L. Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: English commercial belting wool yarn; Weft: English commercial wool yarn; Twining and selvage cords: English commercial wool yarn
Description Ganado Red Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Bold central design consists of single series of concentric, terraced diamonds in white, black, and light gray, all on deep red background, and framed on all four sides by a double straight-edged border in light gray and black; Deep red spirit line is located in upper right corner; Twining and selvage cords are woven with contrasting white yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 91.0, Length = 142.5