Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0695 | |
Category | Textiles | |
Object Name | Blanket | |
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. 1875 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Handspun wool warp; Handspun, raveled, and 3- and 4-ply aniline-dyed wool weft | |
Description | Second-phase Chief's blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Banded design consists of end and center bands with 12-spot layout of red blocks on background of blue bands, all on overall background of alternating white and natural brown-black bands. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 197.0, Length = 145.0 |