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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0442-0080   CAS 0442-0080; Dye plant and yarn sample
Category Textiles; Raw Materials
Object Name Dye plant and yarn sample
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. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials One-seed juniper (Juniperus monosperma) berries; Wool yarn
Description Sample of juniper (berries and leaves) and wool yarn whose color (golden brown) has been derived from the berries, both mounted on piece of cardboard and wrapped in cellophane.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)