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Catalog Number

CAS 0442-0016   CAS 0442-0016; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
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. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn; Aniline dye
Description Ball of hand spun, single-ply wool yarn dyed black with aniline dye.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.0 (ball), Length = 12.5 (ball)