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Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0006   CAS 0011-0006; Garment / cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Garment / cloth
Culture Aguaruna Jivaro
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Amazonas
County
Other Geographic Data Pongo de Manseriche (at Amazon River headwaters)
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1931
Collection Name N/A
Materials Inner bark of palm
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 86.4, Length = 114.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0007   CAS 0011-0007; Garment / cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Garment / cloth
Culture Aguaruna Jivaro
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Amazonas
County
Other Geographic Data Pongo de Manseriche (at Amazon River headwaters)
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1931
Collection Name N/A
Materials Inner bark of palm
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 99.1, Length = 144.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0020   CAS 0011-0020; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Aguaruna Jivaro
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Amazonas
County
Other Geographic Data Pongo de Manseriche (at Amazon River headwaters)
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1931
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.1, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 51.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0033   CAS 0011-0033; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Comb
Culture unknown
Global Region South America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 7.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0034   CAS 0011-0034; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Comb
Culture unknown
Global Region South America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 7.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0035   CAS 0011-0035; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Comb
Culture unknown
Global Region South America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 7.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0036   CAS 0011-0036; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Comb
Culture unknown
Global Region South America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 7.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0045   CAS 0011-0045; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Otavalo
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Imbabura
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 154.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0046   CAS 0011-0046; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Otavalo
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Imbabura
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.1, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 208.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0047   CAS 0011-0047; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Otavalo
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Imbabura
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 487.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0048   CAS 0011-0048; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Otavalo
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Imbabura
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.1, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 320.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0049   CAS 0011-0049; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Otavalo
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Imbabura
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 342.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0075   CAS 0011-0075; Weaving implement (spindle with yarn)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle with yarn)
Culture Aguaruna Jivaro
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Amazonas
County
Other Geographic Data Pongo de Manseriche (at Amazon River headwaters)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.1, Length = 52.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0076   CAS 0011-0076; Blouse
Category Textiles
Object Name Blouse
Culture Otavalo
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Imbabura
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Otavalo
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 71.5, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 27.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0011-0077   CAS 0011-0077; Bodice
Category Textiles
Object Name Bodice
Culture Cuna
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Panama
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 75.8, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 57.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0132   CAS 0018-0132; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Uganda
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 157.5, Length = 233.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0133   CAS 0018-0133; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Sudan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 152.4, Length = 228.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0134   CAS 0018-0134; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Sudan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 165.1, Length = 248.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0149A,B   CAS 0018-0149A,B; Hats (2)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Hats (2)
Culture Swahili
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Comoro Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Fabric
Description Two embroidered hats.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 7.6, Max Diam = A=16.5; B=17.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0163   CAS 0018-0163; Face covering (?)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Face covering (?)
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Rajasthan, possibly
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Fabric; Leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 43.2, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 44.5
Catalog Number CAS 0021-0001   CAS 0021-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Matted mulberry bark fiber; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 86.4, Length = 154.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0030-0002   CAS 0030-0002; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Otavalo
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Otavalo
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1935
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 73.7, Length = 106.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0030-0003   CAS 0030-0003; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Otavalo
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Otavalo
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1935
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 83.8, Length = 157.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0030-0004   CAS 0030-0004; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Junin
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Junin
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1936
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 71.1, Length = 55.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0030-0005   CAS 0030-0005; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Amara
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, San Ramon Province
County
Other Geographic Data City: Juliaca
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 89.5, Length = 85.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0030-0006   CAS 0030-0006; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Otavalo
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Otavalo
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1935
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 82.6, Length = 36.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0001   CAS 0032-0001; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 52.5, Length = 190.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0003   CAS 0032-0003; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 96.5, Thickness = 4.5, Length = 30.5
Catalog Number CAS 0032-0021   CAS 0032-0021; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.5, Length = ca. 142.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0022   CAS 0032-0022; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 36.0, Length = 154.9
Catalog Number CAS 0059-0026   CAS 0059-0026; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Filipino?
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 66.0, Length = 134.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0073-0003   CAS 0073-0003; Saddle throw
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
Catalog Number CAS 0091-0013   CAS 0091-0013; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.9, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 19.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0039   CAS 0091-0039; Pants
Category Textiles
Object Name Pants
Culture Bagobo (?)
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Mindanao
County
Other Geographic Data Davao District, Eastern Mindanao
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Abaca (banana) fiber; Glass beads; Cotton cloth; Embroidery yarn
Description Pair of man's short-legged pants, woven of abaca (banana) fiber that is dyed completely red; Cotton cloth panel that is appliquéd and embroidered and decorated with beadwork in white, blue, yellow (2 shades), pink, and green is sewn to cuff of each pants leg.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 72.0, Thickness = ca. 1.0, Length = 59.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0040   CAS 0091-0040; Blouse
Category Textiles
Object Name Blouse
Culture Bagobo (?)
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Mindanao
County
Other Geographic Data Davao District, Eastern Mindanao
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton cloth; Glass beads; Brass (metal) beads
Description Short-sleeved blouse made from single piece of blue cotton cloth folded in half across shoulder and sewn up sides; Neckline, cuffs, shoulders, and waist are trimmed in red cloth, oversewn with brass disk beads and glass beads in white, yellow, blue, and green; Large X-shaped beaded pattern decorates back of blouse; Row of 5 pockets edged in beads form lower front edge of blouse.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 67.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 34.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0052   CAS 0091-0052; Rug on loom
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug on loom
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton string warp; Germantown wool weft; Aniline dyes (blue, red, 2 shades of green); Wood
Description Small loom with partially (approx. 65%) woven rug, woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Loom is warped with cotton string, and includes heddle rod (secured to warp strings with additional cotton string) and shed rod; Weaving is secured to lower web beam and upper warp beam with additional cotton string; Design on rug includes narrow horizontal blue, red, and dark green bands at end, followed by band with stacks of diamonds and half diamonds (alternating in red and olive green colors) on a blue background, and finally a terraced red and dark green triangle, outlined in terraced, concentric V’s in olive green, blue, and red; Selvage cords are dark blue and end cords are white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 37.0, Length = 43.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0053   CAS 0091-0053; Rug on loom
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug on loom
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: 4-ply commercial cotton string; Weft: 3-ply commercial Germantown wool yarn; Aniline dyes; Wood
Description Small rectangular rug (partially woven) and still attached to loom anchor bars and single heddle rod; Rug is woven entirely in plain weave tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists single cross motif in center, which actually comprises a series of concentric crosses in colors of bright green, yellow, black, and red, on black and white salt and pepper background, and rectangle (gold and maroon at bottom and plain maroon at top) in each corner; All but final 4 cm of rug has been woven, leaving the underlying warps exposed, as textiles of this type were woven for sale as souvenir items; Rug lacks the side selvage cords typical of most Navajo rugs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 41.7, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 44.5
Catalog Number CAS 0091-0054   CAS 0091-0054; Sash
Category Textiles
Object Name Sash
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton?
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.7, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 160.0 (w/o fringe)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0060   CAS 0091-0060; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 106.7, Length = 154.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0095-0014   CAS 0095-0014; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 144.8, Length = 152.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0098-0001   CAS 0098-0001; Rug on loom
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug on loom
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
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 43.2, Thickness = 2.1, Length = ca. 46.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0102-0019   CAS 0102-0019; House model
Category Textiles
Object Name House model
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 48.3, Width = 49.5, Length = 31.1
Catalog Number CAS 0103-0002   CAS 0103-0002; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials String
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0103-0064   CAS 0103-0064; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Human hair; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 13.0, Thickness = 1.3, Length = ca. 72.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0007   CAS 0108-0007; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Samoan?
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 36.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0019   CAS 0108-0019; Clothing mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Clothing mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Natural pandanus fibers; Beach bur fibers (reddish brown); Dyed hibiscus fibers (black); Native cordage
Description Nearly square mat woven entirely of very thin strips of natural and dyed pandanus leaves, primarily in a simple plaiting technique; Central area of mat is woven of undyed pandanus fibers, framed along all four edges with a narrow border that is woven in diagonal plaiting, using reddish brown beach bur (ata ata) fibers; Border designs consist of row of contiguous diamond shapes along each edge and a solid brown square in each corner; A second border band is woven separately, also in diagonal plaiting technique, using natural pandanus fibers and dyed black hibiscus fibers; Designs in outer border include” crab” pattern alternating with “eye” pattern, along all four edges and continuing uninterrupted around rounded corners; Outer design band is joined to main mat by means of a ridged band on each face that is woven in an over 2/under 2 plaiting technique, using natural pandanus fibers and dyed black hibiscus fibers and then sewn to the underlying mat with native cordage; This mat is an example of jaki-ed mats that were worn as clothing, with a woman wearing one in front and one in back, the two pieces overlapping and secured with a belt of some sort.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 86.5, Length = 84.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0020   CAS 0108-0020; Clothing mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Clothing mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves; Hibiscus fibers (black); Beach bur (ata ata) fibers (reddish brown); Native cordage
Description Nearly square mat woven primarily of very thin strips natural pandanus leaves, primarily in a plain (1/1) plating technique; Central square area of mat is plain, framed on all four edges by a four borders; Inner border is woven of natural pandanus leaves and dyed black hibiscus fibers, with the dyed fibers woven in an overlay technique to form pattern of black alternating positive and negative squares; Designs are two-faced or reversed from front to back of mat; Second narrow border is also woven of natural pandanus leaves with overlay of dyed brown beach bur fibers that form pattern of chevrons, known as the “wavy land of islands” pattern; Third border is woven in diagonal plaiting technique, with natural pandanus leaves positioned in one direction and dyed dark brown beach bur fibers positioned in the opposite direction, forming design of alternating diamonds and outlined cross pattern along all four edges, and solid dark brown squares at each corner; Fourth border is identical to the second one; Fifth and final border is woven separately of very narrow pandanus leaves in diagonal plaiting technique, with dyed black hibiscus fibers overlaid to form band of alternating positive and negative squares, continuing uninterrupted around rounded corners of mat; All designs on mat are double-faced, i.e., design and/or color is reversed from front to back of mat; Mats of this type were traditionally worn as clothing by women, with one in the front and another overlapping one on the back and the two secured with a belt of some type.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 85.5, Length = 87.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0133-0002   CAS 0133-0002; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 116.8, Length = 139.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003A   CAS 0136-0003A; Kapa marking kit container
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marking kit container
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.8, Length = 56.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003B   CAS 0136-0003B; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Kapa marking tool made from long, slender bamboo splint that has been cut to shape and all edges minimally smoothed; Proximal end is cut to a sharp point; Distal end has been cut to form six long, parallel teeth which are grouped into three pairs; Distal tip of each tooth is cut to a sharp point and all are approximately the same length.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 43.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003C   CAS 0136-0003C; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 39.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003D   CAS 0136-0003D; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Kapa marking tool made from long, slender bamboo splint that has been cut to shape and all edges minimally smoothed; proximal end is slightly tapered; Distal end has been cut to form four very long, parallel teeth which are equally spaced and whose squared off distal tips are all cut at the same angle and length; Portions of the marker, especially the underside, are stained black, probably from repeated use.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 54.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003E   CAS 0136-0003E; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 41.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003F   CAS 0136-0003F; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 47.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003G   CAS 0136-0003G; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 45.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003H   CAS 0136-0003H; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 45.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003I   CAS 0136-0003I; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Marker made from length of bamboo, tapered at proximal end; Distal end is carved into 7 long, equally spaced teeth; At the proximal end of the teeth, the teeth are grouped into three pairs and 1 single tooth for added strength.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 45.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003J   CAS 0136-0003J; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 41.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003K   CAS 0136-0003K; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 52.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003L   CAS 0136-0003L; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 46.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003M   CAS 0136-0003M; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Marker made from length of bamboo; Proximal end is squared off; Distal end is carved into two wide and widely spaced teeth, the ends of which are squared off.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 41.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003N   CAS 0136-0003N; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 41.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003O   CAS 0136-0003O; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 45.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003P   CAS 0136-0003P; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Marker made from length of bamboo; Proximal end is squared off; Distal end is carved into 9 teeth, spaced into groups of three teeth each, and the distal end is cut at oblique angle so that each succeeding tooth is slightly longer than preceding one.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 31.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003Q   CAS 0136-0003Q; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 47.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003R   CAS 0136-0003R; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 47.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003S   CAS 0136-0003S; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Marker made from length of bamboo whose proximal end has been tapered to a point; Distal end is carved into four very long and evenly spaced teeth of equal length.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 47.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003T   CAS 0136-0003T; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 39.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003U   CAS 0136-0003U; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Marker made from length of bamboo whose proximal end has been crudely tapered; Distal end is carved into six equally spaced teeth whose ends are cut at oblique angle, so that each succeeding tooth is slightly longer than preceding one.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 33.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003V   CAS 0136-0003V; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 35.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0001   CAS 0144-0001; Clothing mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Clothing mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1905
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves; Beach bur fibers (reddish brown); Dyed hibiscus fibers (black); Native cordage
Description Nearly square mat woven primarily of thin strips of pandanus leaves, primarily in a simple plaiting (1/1) technique; Central square area of mat is plain, framed on all four edges by a four borders; Inner border is woven of natural pandanus leaves and overstitched with unidentified dyed black fibers to form a continuous line of “Z” shapes; Second narrow border is also woven of natural pandanus leaves with overlay of unidentified dyed reddish brown fibers that form pattern of zigzags, known as the “wavy land of islands” pattern; Third and widest border is woven in diagonal plaiting technique, with natural pandanus leaves positioned in one direction and unidentified dyed dark brown fibers positioned in the opposite direction, forming parallel rows of parallelograms (with alternate rows pointing in alternate directions) and solid dark brown squares at each corner; Fourth border is identical to the second one; A fifth and final border is woven separately of very narrow plain and dyed black pandanus leaves in diagonal plaiting technique producing a pattern of interlocking diagonal lines that continues uninterrupted around rounded corners of mat; Fifth border is then attached to larger mat with strip of pandanus leaf on either face that is secured with native cordage; All designs on mat are double-faced, i.e., design and/or color is reversed from front to back of mat; Mats of this type were traditionally won as clothing by women, with one in the front and another overlapping one on the back and the two secured with a belt of some type.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 91.0, Length = ca. 91.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0002   CAS 0144-0002; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 160.0, Length = ca. 175.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0003   CAS 0144-0003; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded wool weft; Aniline dye (black)
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave with central design of open white terraced diamonds, each one outlined in black terraced lines, forming a network pattern, all on a carded gray background; Plain double border in white and black frames all four edges of rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 139.5, Length = ca. 179.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0004   CAS 0144-0004; Kapa skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa skirt
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mamade (Pipturus albidus) fiber, possibly; Pigments: red dirt (rust brown) and kukui nut shavings mixed with kukui oil (black)
Description Rectangular kapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten very smooth and overlapped and then completely dyed yellow; Design field of cloth is bilaterally divided down the center along its long axis, with one half undecorated and the other half stamped with a series of rectangular blocks arranged in a checkerboard pattern; Each stamped block is composed of smaller geometric designs, applied by repeatedly stamping with a narrow bamboo stamp, which allowed for a change in the actual design as well as the color within a design block; There are four different designs, including the kalahale or bent knee design, a set of interlocking Vs in sets of four; Some of the blocks are completely a rust brown color, some are completely black (although largely faded to blue), and some are a combination of the two colors; This kapa cloth is a complete child’s or young woman’s wrap-around skirt, worn with the design along the bottom and the undecorated upper side folded down and over a belt; The degree to which this skirt is decorated suggests that it belonged to someone of high class.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 103.0, Length = ca. 224.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0005   CAS 0144-0005; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 198.0, Length = ca. 234.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0006   CAS 0144-0006; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 190.5, Length = ca. 218.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0007   CAS 0144-0007; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 157.5, Length = ca. 193.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0011   CAS 0144-0011; Saddle throw
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. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton string warp; Aniline dyed Germantown wool weft
Description Fancy saddle throw woven entirely in plain tapestry weave, using multi-plied Germantown yarns over foundation of cotton string warps; Center design includes 3 rows of small concentric serrated diamonds in dark blue and green edged in red and white alternating with 2 rows of blue bars, and a large half-diamond along each side edge (each composed of multiple concentric serrated half diamonds in purple, black, and dark blue edged in red, light blue, or white); Wide composite serrated zigzag band in purple, black, dark and light blue, and white borders each end; Background color is red; Purple and black tassels are added at each corner; Red, purple, white, black, and green fringe is along lower edge, and white, blue, and green pompom tassels are on lower corners.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 82.5, Length = 63.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0012   CAS 0144-0012; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 165.0, Length = ca. 164.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0013   CAS 0144-0013; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 203.0, Length = ca. 264.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0014   CAS 0144-0014; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 200.5, Length = ca. 223.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0016   CAS 0144-0016; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 129.5, Length = ca. 155.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0017   CAS 0144-0017; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 115.5, Length = ca. 179.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0018   CAS 0144-0018; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 132.0, Length = ca. 152.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0019   CAS 0144-0019; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 89.0, Length = ca. 172.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0020   CAS 0144-0020; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 82.5, Length = ca. 204.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0021   CAS 0144-0021; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 127.0, Length = ca. 155.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0022   CAS 0144-0022; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 107.0, Length = ca. 152.5
Catalog Number CAS 0144-0023   CAS 0144-0023; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 89.0, Length = ca. 157.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0024   CAS 0144-0024; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 127.0, Length = ca. 166.5
Catalog Number CAS 0144-0025   CAS 0144-0025; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 99.0, Length = ca. 152.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0001   CAS 0146-0001; Rain cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Rain cape
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut palm bast fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 119.4, Thickness = 6.6, Length = 96.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0002   CAS 0146-0002; Rain cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Rain cape
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut palm bast fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 119.4, Thickness = 4.4, Length = 96.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0009   CAS 0146-0009; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Hat
Culture Swahili
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Comoro Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Max Diam = 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0010   CAS 0146-0010; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Hat
Culture Swahili
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Comoro Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Max Diam = 17.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0018   CAS 0146-0018; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 90.2, Thickness = ca. 9.0, Length = 55.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0036A,B   CAS 0146-0036A,B; Belt and pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Belt and pubic apron
Culture Micronesian (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Micronesia (?)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description A: Belt; B: Pubic apron.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=ca. 78.0; B=12.7, Thickness = A=0.9; B=1.0, Length = A=12.7; B=114.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0037   CAS 0146-0037; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 50.8, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 76.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0038   CAS 0146-0038; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Micronesia (?)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 81.3, Thickness = ca. 3.7, Length = 38.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0039   CAS 0146-0039; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Micronesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 83.8, Thickness = ca. 5.0, Length = 58.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0040   CAS 0146-0040; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture unknown
Global Region East Asia
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material; Leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 114.3, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 44.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0042   CAS 0146-0042; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 89.0, Thickness = 2.2, Length = ca. 23.0
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0013   CAS 0150-0013; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 3.7, Length = 40.1
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0014   CAS 0150-0014; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 3.4, Length = 34.7
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0015   CAS 0150-0015; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 39.2
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0016   CAS 0150-0016; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.4, Thickness = 5.1, Length = 36.8
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0017   CAS 0150-0017; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.3, Thickness = 4.1, Length = 40.6
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0018   CAS 0150-0018; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 33.5
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0055   CAS 0150-0055; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Kanila wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 34.5
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0056   CAS 0150-0056; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Kanila wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 35.0
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0057   CAS 0150-0057; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Kanila wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.1, Thickness = 5.7, Length = 40.5
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0058   CAS 0150-0058; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Kanila wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Thickness = 3.8, Length = 36.5
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0059   CAS 0150-0059; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Kanila wood
Description Rectangular, 4-sided beater with short, tapered handle; Each of the four faces is carved with a different geometric pattern; One face has pattern of diamonds with circle inside each diamond; 2nd face has pattern of 4 deep parallel longitudinal grooves; 3rd face has pattern of rectilinear cross-hatching; 4th face has pattern of oblique cross-hatching.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 40.9
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0069   CAS 0150-0069; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 34.7
Catalog Number CAS 0152-0002   CAS 0152-0002; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 63.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 147.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0200-0001   CAS 0200-0001; Rain cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Rain cape
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 91.4, Thickness = 6.1, Length = 99.1
Catalog Number CAS 0205-0001   CAS 0205-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Community: Pine Springs
Maker's Name Mabel Burnside Meyers (1924-1987)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1968
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn; Vegetal dyes
Description Wide Ruins style rug, woven in plain tapestry technique; Warp material is natural hand spun wool; Weft material is natural, carded, and vegetal dyed hand spun wool; Borderless design consists of 4 composite plain-colored horizontal bands in colors of tan, green-gray, and gold alternating with 3 horizontal bands, each containing 4 vertical stacks of multi-colored parallelograms in vegetal colors.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 85.0, Length = 149.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0212   CAS 0227-0212; Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: Pichikil [Pichiquil]
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Flat, round, clay spindle whorl with bas relief depicting Quetzalcoatl (the feathered serpent); Red-brown with black rim and inconsistent blue and red pigment on front; Slight discoloration from fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 3.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0965   CAS 0227-0965; Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay
Description Flat, round clay spindle whorl with bas relief depicting Quetzalcoatl (the feathered serpent); Red-brown with fire damage on top.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.8, Max Diam = 5.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0966   CAS 0227-0966; Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay
Description Slightly conical clay spindle whorl with circular incisions decorating top; More complex bas relief is faintly visible, but worn off; Beige with red tint on bottom, black fire damage on top.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.7, Max Diam = 5.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0967   CAS 0227-0967; Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay
Description Slightly conical clay spindle whorl with bas relief almost completely worn off; Beige with red tint with fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.9, Max Diam = 4.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0968   CAS 0227-0968; Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay
Description Slightly conical clay spindle whorl with geometric bas relief design on top; Beige with red tint with fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.8, Max Diam = 3.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0969   CAS 0227-0969; Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay
Description Slightly conical clay spindle whorl with bas relief worn down; Beige with red tint on bottom, black fire damage on top.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.6, Max Diam = 5.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0970   CAS 0227-0970; Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay
Description Unfinished flat, round clay spindle whorl with no evidence of bas relief; Pale beige with fire damage on top.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.6, Max Diam = 4.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0973   CAS 0227-0973; Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay
Description Slightly conical clay spindle whorl with bas relief design on top depicting a 5-pointed star or flower (?) carved with triple lines; Red-orange with fire damage on bottom.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.6, Max Diam = 2.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0978   CAS 0227-0978; Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay
Description Unfinished roundish, clay spindle whorl with only slight no evidence of bas relief (partial circle running around center); Pale beige with fire damage on top.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.6, Max Diam = 4.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0228-0004   CAS 0228-0004; Textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile fragment
Culture Japanese: Ainu
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Hokkaido
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1875
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.7, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 35.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0228-0005   CAS 0228-0005; Weaving shuttle
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving shuttle
Culture Japanese: Ainu
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Hokkaido
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1875
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.9, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 77.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0258-0002   CAS 0258-0002; Vest
Category Textiles
Object Name Vest
Culture Shuar (Jivaro)
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador or Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Pinchincha (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Leather; Seeds; Seed pods; Feathers; Shining leaf chafer beetles (Chrysophora chrysochlora)
Description Vest made of vegetable fiber base decorated with seeds, seed pods, feathers, beetles.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 50.8, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 86.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0277-0001   CAS 0277-0001; Cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Cape
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial cloth; Breadfruit fiber; Palm (?) fiber; Tapa cloth (?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 177.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 81.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0034   CAS 0280-0034; Poncho
Category Textiles
Object Name Poncho
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 114.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 110.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0035   CAS 0280-0035; Manta / shoulder blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Manta / shoulder blanket
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cuzco
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1947
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and sheep wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular manta or shoulder blanket comprised of two panels that are seamed together down the center; Each plainweave, warp-faced panel is woven longer than wide with the center area being plain red, flanked along each side by a decorative band, which is, itself, composed of 5 narrow bands, woven with supplementary warps to produce repeating geometric motifs; Each panel is finished with a plain blue band along the outermost edge; Panels are seamed together using a flat joining stitch in red.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 97.2, Length = 98.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0036   CAS 0280-0036; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Aymara, possibly
Global Region South America
Country Bolivia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1947
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and sheep wool
Description Rectangular carrying cloth made from two panels that are seamed together down the center; Each warp-faced, plainweave panel is woven longer than wide and has a wide center area that is plain black except for a narrow multicolored band down the center; Outer edge of each panel shows a wide multicolored band in several shades of pink, red, and green; Each decorative band has a narrow center band that is woven with complimentary warps to produce a repeating geometric pattern; The two panels are seamed together using a flat joining stitch, mostly in olive green, and one section in black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 132.8, Length = 122.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0037   CAS 0280-0037; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Bolivia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: handspun alpaca and sheep wool; Native dyes
Description Rectangular carrying cloth woven in two panels that are feather stitched together down the center of the finished cloth; Each panel consists of a wide black section woven in warp-faced plainweave technique, with a narrow decorative border along each side also woven in weft-faced plainweave with additional floating warps to produce a continuous geometric pattern in colors of rose, white, olive green, and gold; Narrow blue stripe is woven along outermost selvage edge on each panel; Series of small evenly spaced pleats extend horizontally across both panels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 98.2, Length = 92.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0038   CAS 0280-0038; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.5, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 94.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0039   CAS 0280-0039; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.8, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 88.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0040   CAS 0280-0040; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.0, Length = 25.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0041   CAS 0280-0041; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Glass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.0, Length = 31.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0042   CAS 0280-0042; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.2, Length = 31.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0043   CAS 0280-0043; Shawl
Category Textiles
Object Name Shawl
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cuzco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 58.6, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 66.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0051   CAS 0280-0051; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cuzco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 25.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0060   CAS 0280-0060; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Hat
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cuzco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.7, Width = 23.0, Thickness = 1.5
Catalog Number CAS 0280-0061   CAS 0280-0061; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Hat
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cuzco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.0, Width = 20.0, Thickness = 1.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0062   CAS 0280-0062; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Hat
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Puno Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Puno
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 47.9, Width = 22.0, Thickness = 1.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0063   CAS 0280-0063; Hat / mask
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Hat / mask
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Puno Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Puno
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.4, Width = 24.0, Thickness = 1.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0064   CAS 0280-0064; Collar
Category Textiles
Object Name Collar
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Bolivia
State/Prov./Dist. La Paz
County
Other Geographic Data City: La Paz
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Satin; Paper
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 85.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 98.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0065   CAS 0280-0065; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Bolivia
State/Prov./Dist. La Paz
County
Other Geographic Data City: La Paz
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Glass; Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 153.0, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 49.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0066   CAS 0280-0066; Vest
Category Textiles
Object Name Vest
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cuzco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Burlap; Brocade
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 36.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 53.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0067   CAS 0280-0067; Vest
Category Textiles
Object Name Vest
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Wool; Plastic; Porcelain
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.3, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 58.5
Catalog Number CAS 0280-0068   CAS 0280-0068; Coin purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Coin purse
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.6, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0069   CAS 0280-0069; Pants
Category Textiles
Object Name Pants
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Buttons
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 53.0, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 76.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0070   CAS 0280-0070; Coat
Category Textiles
Object Name Coat
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Plastic
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 160.0, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 105.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0082   CAS 0280-0082; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cuzco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Cotton; Satin; Plastic
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 152.0, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 60.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0280-0083   CAS 0280-0083; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cuzco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Cotton; Satin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 146.0, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 60.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0035   CAS 0281-0035; Dress
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Olona fiber or mulberry bark; Seeds
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 90.0, Thickness = 3.1, Length = ca. 125.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0036   CAS 0281-0036; Apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Apron
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Olona fiber or mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 39.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 51.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0037   CAS 0281-0037; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Olona fiber or mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 107.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 76.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0039   CAS 0281-0039; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Olona fiber or hibiscus bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 59.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0040   CAS 0281-0040; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Thickness = 4.9, Length = 35.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0042   CAS 0281-0042; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 214.5, Length = 251.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0284-0001   CAS 0284-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 99.0, Length = 157.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0285-0001   CAS 0285-0001; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 80.0, Thickness = 4.5, Length = 30.5
Catalog Number CAS 0286-0001   CAS 0286-0001; Loincloth
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Loincloth
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Betel nut shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 127.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0287-0001   CAS 0287-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. Unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1870 or earlier
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark
Description Long, rectangular piece of tapa cloth made from strip of mulberry bark that has been beaten into a thin sheet; Design field on front of cloth is divided into seven contiguous rectangular panels, each subdivided into smaller triangular panels and parallelograms, which are then painted with dots, zigzags, chevrons, and other geometric units; Dark brown framing line extends around all four sides of cloth; Reverse side of cloth is marked with series of evenly spaced dark brown parallel lines extending across the width of the piece; All four edges of the cloth have been trimmed to form decorative fringe, consisting of a wide leaf-shaped fringe alternating with 3 or 4 narrow straight-edged fringes.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 40.6, Length = ca. 127.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0287-0002   CAS 0287-0002; Tapa cloth dress
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth dress
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1870s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Commercial fabric
Description Skirt or dress-like garment consisting of two rectangular pieces of plain, undecorated tapa cloth with short fringe along their long sides; One short end of each piece is folded over and hand-sewn with thread, forming a sleeve through which a single length of bias tape is threaded, connecting the two pieces together; Bias tape probably to serve as a belt or drawstring.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 70.0, Length = ca. 160.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0287-0003A,B   CAS 0287-0003A,B; Tapa cloth belts (2)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth belts (2)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1870s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark
Description Pair of belt-like objects, each consisting of a rectangular sheet of tapa cloth with short fringes along one short end, tightly folded many times; Although separate items, the two belts are tied together at each end with a short length of pandanus-like fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Thickness = 0.7, Length = ca. 70.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0287-0004   CAS 0287-0004; Tapa cloth dress
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth dress
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1860-1874
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Native cordage; Dyes
Description Woman's dress made from single piece of tapa cloth folded in half along shoulder and sewn along both sides; Openings for arms left at top and neck slit made at top center; Band of dark brown stitching across shoulder, just below neckline, and along hem; Front and back are decorated with repetitive hand-painted design in golden brown outlined in dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 78.0 , Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 97.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0303-0025   CAS 0303-0025; Tunic
Category Textiles
Object Name Tunic
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Ica
County
Other Geographic Data Valley of Nazca; Town: Palpa Farm
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late Intermediate: 800-1460 CE
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description From accession file: "Dawson 1981: possibly made for mummy bundle, prob. Central Coast, L. Int. Period."
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 152.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0001   CAS 0311-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Melanesian or Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 188.0, Length = 487.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0002   CAS 0311-0002; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 188.0, Length = 175.3
Catalog Number CAS 0325-0001   CAS 0325-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1916
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and dyed wool weft; Aniline dye (red)
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of vertical columns of solid color diamonds in white, carded gray, several shades of brown, and red, with an additional column of half diamonds and truncated diamonds along each side of the rug; Plain narrow bands in gray, dark brown, and red are located at each end of the rug; Red selvage cords and carded and plied red / black end cords form short corner tassels and are augmented on two corners with additional red yarns that are looped through the rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 142.0, Length = ca. 259.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0325-0002   CAS 0325-0002; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1910-1916
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Non-regional style rug woven in plain tapestry weave; Both warp and weft yarns are hand spun wool; Design consists of a large elongated diamond in center which extends nearly the entire length of the rug and is woven of carded tan wool, encloses a short vertical column of natural dark brown stacked diamonds, and whose outer serrated edges are outlined in aniline red; A similar half-diamond motif is located along each side, all on white background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 120.0, Length = 153.0
Catalog Number CAS 0325-0003   CAS 0325-0003; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1910-1916
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft; Aniline dye (red)
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of large open rectangle outlined in red and black, and divided down the center by another black and red line; Each resulting half of the rectangle contains a column of 4 dark brown whirling log motifs, with the background alternating between white or carded gray; The rectangle, itself, is framed on all four edges by a double border, the inner one being carded gray and the outer border being white; End cords are white and the selvage cords are natural dark brown; Both the end cords and selvage cords are knotted at the corners to form short corner tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 84.5, Length = 163.5
Catalog Number CAS 0325-0004   CAS 0325-0004; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1916
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline-dyed wool weft; Aniline dye (red)
Description Small rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of 12 red whirling log motifs arranged in four rows of 3 motifs each, on a plain white background; Narrow plain red band is located at either end of rug, and narrow plain dark brown-black border frames rug on all four edges; Selvage cords and end cords are all carded gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 70.0, Length = 134.7
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0009   CAS 0370-0009; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle 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. 1890-1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded wool weft
Description Double saddle blanket woven entirely in weft-faced twill weave; All over pattern consists of narrow vertical stripes in alternating colors of brown and combination of white and carded gray; Narrow brown band at each end; Supplementary decorative fringe in black or purple is added at each corner. Note: Original CAS catalog card for this saddle blanket identifies this twill design as “owl’s eye design.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 78.0, Length = 130.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0010   CAS 0370-0010; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Coconino
Other Geographic Data Community: Coal Mine Mesa region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural wool weft
Description Non-regional style rug woven in plain tapestry technique with overall pattern of vertical black and white stripes, made by alternating color of weft with each horizontal pass; Numerous lazy lines form a fragmented vertical zigzag line extending generally up center of rug, possibly a precursor or inspiration for the the raised outline technique that began in the Coal Mine Mesa region of the Navajo Reservation in the early 1940s.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 104.0, Length = 155.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0544   CAS 0370-0544; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Community: Wide Ruins
Maker's Name Mary Ben
Date of Manufacture ca. 1959
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, vegetal dyed, and carded wool weft; 4-ply commercial wool weft
Description Chinle style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Borderless, banded pattern consists of 5 bands of white squash blossom motifs on chartreuse background, alternating with 6 wider bands that have narrow wavy bands in green and white or gray and chartreuse on either dark green or chartreuse background; Plain white bands separate adjacent bands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 85.5, Length = 132.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0545   CAS 0370-0545; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1890-1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Germantown natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Small central serrated diamond in black and turquoise blue on gray background is flanked on either side by wide vertical turquoise blue zigzag line edged in white and black, and the whole enclosed in a double terraced zigzag border in red, followed by a second double rectilinear fret border in white and black; Row of 3 small white and blue (faded to lavender) diamonds are positioned near each end of rug between the two borders; Traces of green, red, and yellow fringe remain along one end where warps are cut and knotted; Traces of blue and green fringe remain along opposite end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 79.0, Length = 151.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0546   CAS 0370-0546; Dress panel
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress panel
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1865-1875
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun and raveled wool weft
Description Single dress panel woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Wide center panel in natural black - brown is flanked on either end by red panel containing several narrow black -brown or indigo-blue bands and row of 5 terraced blue diamonds with red cross in center (half-diamond at each end of row).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 89.0, Length = 138.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0547   CAS 0370-0547; Saddle throw
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 area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Germantown natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Saddle throw woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of 3 vertical columns of white diamonds edged in black, and 2 vertical columns of smaller black diamonds edged in white, all on red background; Salt and pepper rectilinear fret border frames design on four sides; Possible traces of blue and gray fringe remain along one end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 58.5, Length = 81.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0548   CAS 0370-0548; Saddle throw
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. 1885-1890
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Germantown aniline dyed wool weft
Description Saddle throw woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of vertical columns of serrated concentric diamonds in colors of green, white, blue, gold, purple, and red, all on red background; Overall design is asymmetrical.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 81.0, Length = 70.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0549   CAS 0370-0549; Blanket
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 area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Rug woven in design of woman's wearing blanket; Overall 9-spot layout includes 9 red rectangles (3 rows of 3 rectangles each, connected by alternating red and black bands) each with paired bands of alternating black and yellow parallelograms; Overall background consists of alternating narrow gray and black bands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 93.5, Length = 54.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0550   CAS 0370-0550; Saddle throw
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. 1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Germantown natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Saddle throw woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of double concentric diamond motif (in colors of red, white, green, and yellow) in center, framed on all four sides by blue zigzag border (edged in white) with serrated outer edge; Background color is red; Decorative fringe along border is in repeating sequence of red, green, and white, with one segment of yellow in center; Green tassel tied to one corner.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 56.3, Length = 65.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0551   CAS 0370-0551; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle 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. 1953
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Handspun natural, carded and vegetal-dyed (?) wool weft
Description Double saddle blanket woven entirely in weft-faced twill weave; Central design field is divided into two panels, one woven in black and white vertical beading and the other in gray and white vertical beading; Narrow band across center separates the two main panels and is woven in pale yellow and white vertical beading; Wide border with reciprocating terraced "T" motif in black and white frames each end of blanket; Supplementary black tassels are added at each corner.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 77.0, Length = 122.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0552   CAS 0370-0552; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle 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 1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded wool weft
Description Single saddle blanket woven entirely in diagonal twill weave in colors of black, white, and carded gray; Tan fringe is added to lower corners.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 74.3, Length = 66.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0553   CAS 0370-0553; Blanket
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 1890-1910
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Soft, loosely woven wearing blanket (known as diyugi) woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Banded design consists of 4 rose-colored bands (2 with internal bands in rust brown and white and 2 edged in white) and 3 rust brown bands (with internal bands in rose and natural brown - black), all on carded gray background; Decorative purple lilac colored fringe is added to each corner.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 90.0, Length = 133.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0554   CAS 0370-0554; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Non-regional rug (or possibly odd-sized double saddle blanket) woven primarily in diagonal twill weave; Borderless, banded design consists of double horizontal bands (each woven of two colors) in orange, rust brown, black, white, red, and blue-gray, alternating with wider bands in black and white or gray and white; Narrow design bands are woven in diagonal twill on half the rug and in vertical beaded pattern (combining 3 colors) on opposite half; Wider bands are woven in diagonal twill throughout rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 89.5, Length = 121.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0555   CAS 0370-0555; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle 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. 1890-1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun aniline dyed wool weft
Description Single saddle blanket woven entirely in diamond twill weave in colors of gold, black, and red; Red and green fringe and green tassels added to lower corners.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 85.5, Length = 67.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0556   CAS 0370-0556; Serape
Category Textiles
Object Name Serape
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. 1885-1895
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Handspun carded, raveled, and Germantown wool weft
Description Serape woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Asymmetrical, banded design on red background includes bands of concentric serrated diamonds and parallel serrated zigzag lines in brown, orange, green, maroon, white, black, gray, and lavender; Large rectangular motif in light tan is located near one end of serape; Supplemental fringe in green, maroon, black, and brown is added along one end; Traces of supplemental green tassels are evident in corners at opposite end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 85.0, Length = 124.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0557   CAS 0370-0557; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1957
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Handspun natural, carded, aniline, and vegetal (?) dyed wool weft
Description Shiprock-style yei rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of row of four frontal facing yei figures whose bodies are predominantly orange, brown, red, and gold, respectively; Each wears a multi-colored kilt and is holding ribbon or feather streamers in their upraised hands; Figures are flanked at either end by a turquoise-colored corn plant, all on white background; Double straight-edged border in dark brown and red frames rug on all four sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 78.5, Length = 125.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0558   CAS 0370-0558; Blanket
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. 1880-1890
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Diyugi-style blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Banded design consists of 5 horizontal coral and blue-gray bands on white background; Dark brown border with serrated edges on long sides and slightly inset from edges of blanket frames the design around all four sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 92.0, Length = 138.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0560   CAS 0370-0560; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Shiprock
Maker's Name Dorothy Funston
Date of Manufacture 1953
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Shiprock yei-style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of 3 identical, frontal-facing female yei figures and a fourth figure whose body forms a rainbow border around three sides of the other figures; All figures are dressed in multi-colored skirts and have ribbon streamers suspended from the arms; Background color is dark brown; Double border in white and black frames the rug on four sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 74.2, Length = 98.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0561   CAS 0370-0561; Blanket / Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket / Rug
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. 1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and Germantown aniline dyed wool weft
Description Transitional blanket - rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Borderless banded pattern consists of 5 design bands, all with red backgrounds but with different designs in each band; Two bands at one end show row of concentric diamonds with smaller appended diamonds; Center band shows row of concentric crosses with row of straight edged diamonds above and row of terraced diamonds below; Two bands at opposite end show row of concentric terraced diamonds, closely spaced and widely spaced, respectively; Plain gray band separates adjacent design bands and contain row of open or solid diamonds or narrow band divided into parallelogram-shaped segments.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 85.5, Length = 137.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0562   CAS 0370-0562; Blanket / Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket / Rug
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. 1875-1880
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Germantown aniline dyed wool weft
Description Transitional blanket - rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design field is divided in half vertically (one half has gold background and other half has green background, each bordered in red); Design in each half consists of vertical column of concentric diamonds, flanked on either side by terraced diagonal lines extending to the border; Multi-colored supplementary fringe decorates both short ends of blanket - rug. (Design identified by Dr. Joe Ben Wheat as "Tree of Life" pattern.)
Dimensions (cm) Width = 73.0, Length = 96.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0563   CAS 0370-0563; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1885-1895
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Germantown aniline dyed wool weft
Description Transitional period rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Borderless, banded design consists of 7 horizontal zigzag bands comprising small parallelograms in red, orange, and white (each outlined in contrasting color) on dark blue background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 61.5, Length = 105.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0564   CAS 0370-0564; Blanket / Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket / Rug
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. 1890-1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Germantown natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Transitional blanket - rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Borderless pattern consists of vertical column of concentric serrated diamonds in white, red, gray, and black down center of rug, flanked on either side by similar row of half-diamonds along each side edge of rug; Small concentric serrated diamonds in black and white fill remaining spaces, all on red background; Decorative fringe is added along both ends in blocks of red, black, and white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 77.5, Length = 133.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0565   CAS 0370-0565; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle 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. 1930-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Double saddle blanket woven herringbone twill and plain tapestry weaves; Half of the blanket in tapestry weave has all over checkerboard pattern in red and blue (with one row of orange blocks in place of red), accomplished by changing color of weft fiber at each turn; Opposite half in herringbone twill has central band woven in red, white, and tan, flanked by bands red, white, and blue; Narrow red band in plain tapestry weave is at both ends of blanket.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 88.0, Length = 132.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0566   CAS 0370-0566; Blanket
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 area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1885-1890
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Soft, loosely woven wearing blanket (known as a diyugi) woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Banded pattern consists of 5 rose colored bands (with internal narrow bands in gray and black or black and green) alternating with plain gray bands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 90.0, Length = 143.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0567   CAS 0370-0567; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Rock Point
Maker's Name Florence Roanhorse (b. ca. 1920)
Date of Manufacture 1954
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Two-faced rug woven entirely in tapestry weave with a different borderless, banded design on each side; Design on front consists of two primary bands containing concentric, terraced diamonds in gold, gray, and white on light brown background, alternating with simple horizontal bands in gold, yellow, gray, and two shades of brown; Design on reverse face consists of 3 groups of bands with beaded pattern in gray on yellow or white on brown, alternating with plain bands in yellow, brown, and two shades of tan.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.5, Length = 75.3
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0568   CAS 0370-0568; Runner
Category Textiles
Object Name Runner
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun carded wool warp; Handspun carded and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave with all-over design of narrow alternating red and gray vertical stripes, accomplished by alternating color of weft yarn with each pass of weft across width of rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 57.0, Length = 132.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0569   CAS 0370-0569; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Community: Chinle area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1925
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline(?) dyed wool weft; Aniline (DuPont?) dye (pink)
Description Chinle-style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry and pulled-warp weaves; Borderless, banded design on pink background consists of groups of narrow and wider dark brown bands edged in white, wavy zigzag bands woven in pulled-warp technique, and horizontal bands of small, concentric brown and white diamonds; Central dark brown band contains row of opposing white "V" shapes.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 88.0, Length = 147.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0570   CAS 0370-0570; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1940-1945
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded wool weft
Description Borderless rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Pattern replicates prehistoric pottery or textile design consisting of all over interlocking network of diagonal rows of stacked diamonds and straight diagonal lines with interlocking hooks in colors of white and natural brown-black on tan background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 86.5, Length = 154.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0571   CAS 0370-0571; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle blanket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Pinedale
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Single saddle blanket woven in plain tapestry weave, with overall pattern of narrow bands of small black rectangular units on white background; Supplementary orange fringe is added on all four corners.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 94.5, Length = 73.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0572   CAS 0370-0572; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Coconino
Other Geographic Data City: Tuba City
Maker's Name Gloria Hadley (Mrs. Tillman Hadley)
Date of Manufacture 1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and vegetal (?) dyed wool weft
Description Two-faced style rug woven entirely in tapestry weave; Front face shows a non-regional geometric design in pale green and dark brown on a light brown background, bordered on all four sides by a double reciprocating border of terraced triangles in black and white; Design is somewhat suggestive of a Two Grey Hills design except for the use of green; Reverse face shows borderless design of two horizontal composite bands in several shades of brown on a plain gray background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 57.0, Length = 54.3
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0573   CAS 0370-0573; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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 1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded wool weft
Description Two Grey Hills style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of double cross motif in center in colors of white, tan, and black; Filler motifs are pendant from center motif and small terraced triangle is located in each corner; Background color is gray; Inner white border and outer black border are straight edged on both ends and reciprocating in rectilinear line along both sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 63.5, Length = 108.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0574   CAS 0370-0574; Serape
Category Textiles
Object Name Serape
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. 1875-1880
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun indigo and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Child's serape woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Banded design consists of narrow horizontal bands in orange, blue, and yellow, and green on background of various shades of red.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 79.5, Length = 100.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0575   CAS 0370-0575; Saddle throw
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle throw
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Commercial plied natural and aniline dyed weft
Description Saddle throw woven in plain weft faced and diamond twill weaves; Borderless, design includes three horizontal zoned bands woven in plain weft-faced weave in colors of white, black, gray, green, red, orange and muted maroon, on a black, gray, and white background woven in diamond twill weave; Warps are cut and their ends knotted at one end; Supplementary black fringe is added along both ends with multi-colored fringe at each corner; Two yarn pompoms are also attached at each corner in colors of white, black, green, or orange.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 65.7, Length = 84.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0576   CAS 0370-0576; Blanket
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. 1865-1875
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun and raveled wool weft
Description Man's wearing blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Banded design includes 5 patterned bands, each consisting of row of very finely serrated, white diamonds outlined in blue and all on red background; Diamonds in end bands enclose blue crosses and are flanked on inner side by row of white crosses; Diamonds in second from the end bands enclose blue dashes and are flanked on both sides by white crosses; Diamonds in center band are outlined multiple times, enclose blue diamonds, and are flanked on either side by blue crosses; Patterned bands are separated by plain white bands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 85.0, Length = 124.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0577   CAS 0370-0577; Dress panel
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress panel
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. 1875-1885
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials 4-ply wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Woman's dress panel (half of 2-piece dress) woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Wide center panel is woven of natural black - brown wool; End panels include series of narrow parallel blue bands flanking center panel, and row of open, terraced diamonds in blue, bordered above and below by row of solid contiguous terraced blue triangles, all on red background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 86.0, Length = 124.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0578   CAS 0370-0578; Runner
Category Textiles
Object Name Runner
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 1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Commercial plied and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in double-faced twill weave; All over pattern consists of small white rectangular blocks within blue lattice network; Colors are reversed on opposite side.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.0, Length = 125.2
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0579   CAS 0370-0579; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle 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. 1957
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Commercially plied natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Double saddle blanket woven entirely in diamond twill weave; Overall pattern of small concentric diamonds is in white, green, and brown; Supplementary tassels in commercial black wool are added at each corner.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 84.5, Length = 129.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0580   CAS 0370-0580; Blanket / Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket / Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Germantown wool warp; Natural and Germantown aniline dyed wool weft
Description Transitional blanket / rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Central double cross motif in salt and pepper (black and white) yarn is outlined consecutively in blue, black, and white, all on red background with additional filler cross motifs; Straight-edged inner border is composed of paired rows of triangles in white, pale orange and gold; Outer border is red; Decorative fringe in colors of red, black, green, yellow, gold, white, and blue is added in blocks of color along both ends; Pair of decorative multi-colored tassels is tied to each corner.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 82.5, Length = 129.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0581   CAS 0370-0581; Runner
Category Textiles
Object Name Runner
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Germantown wool weft
Description Non-regional runner or rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Borderless design consists of two large opposing "V" shapes with serrated edges in red and outlined in black, and each enclosing a single motif of concentric serrated diamonds in green, red, white, and black, all on salt and pepper background; Red and gray supplementary fringe is added along one end and green and gray fringe along opposite end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 50.0, Length = 96.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0582   CAS 0370-0582; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle blanket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun vegetal and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Single saddle blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Salmon-colored design field is completely plain; Black border with zigzag inner edge frames blanket on all four sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 78.5, Length = 81.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0583   CAS 0370-0583; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Thoreau area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in diagonal twill weave using 4 heddles, resulting in an unusual "braided" surface texture; Borderless, banded design consists of central horizontal band of a red diamond and two half-diamonds, flanked above and below by series of horizontal zigzag bands in successive colors of white, orange, yellow, gray, red, black, and mixed red and gray, the entire series repeated approx. three times on each half of the rug; Border at each end of rug comprises straight horizontal bands in same colors.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 81.0, Length = 171.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0584   CAS 0370-0584; Saddle throw
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 1957
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft; Supplementary natural and aniline dyed wool tufts
Description Saddle throw or tufted rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave with tufts of unspun wool looped around warps approximately in every tenth row of wefts; Rug is woven in simple horizontal bands (each 2 wefts wide) in alternating colors of orange, white, and natural black/brown; Wider bands in carded gray border each end; Supplementary wool tufts are orange, gray, white, turquoise, and black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 73.0, Length = 76.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0585   CAS 0370-0585; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Community: Wide Ruins
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and vegetal dyed wool weft
Description Wide Ruins-style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Borderless, banded design consists of 5 horizontal decorative bands in white, tan, and pink on a gold-colored background; Central and end bands are plain, while other two incorporate double rows of parallelograms.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 60.0, Length = 86.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0586   CAS 0370-0586; Pillow top
Category Textiles
Object Name Pillow top
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Germantown wool weft
Description Pillow top or small non-regional rug woven wider than long and entirely in plain tapestry weave; Geometric design consists of large concentric terraced diamond motif in center, flanked on either side by half diamonds, all in colors of green, black, gray, white, brown, and orange, and tan; Double border in black and brown and green frames design along two long ends, while red border frames all four sides; Warp ends are cut along one end and knotted.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 58.8, Length = 49.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0587   CAS 0370-0587; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Community: Teec Nos Pos area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Teec Nos Pos outline style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Central rectangular area is filled with central column of serrated white diamonds outlined in black, flanked on either side of concentric, serrated diamonds in tan, red, and brown-black with each color outlined in white, the overall pattern on carded gray background; Narrow straight-edged brown/black border frames diamond pattern on all four sides, followed by white border around all four sides containing continuous brown/black zigzag line, and finally straight edged brown/black border.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 123.0, Length = 221.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0588   CAS 0370-0588; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Shiprock
Maker's Name Dorothy Funston (attributed)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1958
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string and handspun wool warp; Handspun carded, vegetal dyed, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Shiprock yei style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design includes central corn plant, flanked on either side by pair of yei figures in multicolored attire and all surrounded on 3 sides by rainbow yei figure; Background color is pale yellow; Inner border is straight edged on ends and serrated along sides and is woven in black, edged in yellow; Outer border is combed gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 87.0, Length = 98.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0589   CAS 0370-0589; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun carded and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Borderless rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Wide panel at either end shows all-over pattern of diagonal lines of small parallelograms, with colors of dark brown and rust brown in alternate bands on carded gray background; Upper and lower end of each design panel is bordered by plain horizontal band in rust brown; Traces of red tassels remain in two corners.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 87.0, Length = 129.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0590   CAS 0370-0590; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle 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. 1900-1925
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Handspun carded and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Single saddle blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Banded pattern consists of alternating plain red bands and bands of orange, gray, and black triangles and parallelograms at both ends; Wide central band contains asymmetrical geometric motifs in orange and black on carded gray background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 84.0, Length = 74.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0591   CAS 0370-0591; Runner
Category Textiles
Object Name Runner
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. 1920-1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Plied commercial wool warp; Handspun natural, carded and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Small runner that is very loosely woven in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of large central concentric diamond with serrated edges in colors of gray, dark brown, and coral on plain white background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 44.5, Length = 54.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0592   CAS 0370-0592; Runner
Category Textiles
Object Name Runner
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. 1930s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Germantown wool weft
Description Small rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Central vertical column of stacked red triangles on blue background, flanked on either side by column of stacked gray triangles, all framed around four sides by black border; Warps are cut along one end and tied to form short fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.0, Length = 52.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0593   CAS 0370-0593; Saddle throw
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 1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp and weft
Description Saddle throw woven entirely in plain tapestry weave in natural white color, with tufts of wool inserted after every four or five weft rows to produce shag surface; Shag tufts are gray across center band; Warps are plied and knotted at each end to form fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.0, Length = 54.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0594   CAS 0370-0594; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Rio Grande Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Commercially plied and aniline dyed wool warp; Cotton string weft
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 176.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0595   CAS 0370-0595; Sash belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Sash belt
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Germantown aniline dyed wool and cotton string warp; Cotton string weft
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.8, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 216.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0596   CAS 0370-0596; Sash
Category Textiles
Object Name Sash
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1954
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun cotton warp and weft
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 133.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0597   CAS 0370-0597; Kilt
Category Textiles
Object Name Kilt
Culture Jemez Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Sandoval
Other Geographic Data Jemez Pueblo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton warp and weft; Plied and aniline-dyed wool embroidery yarn
Description Rectangular ceremonial dance kilt worn by men; Woven in balanced tapestry weave with original selvage along top and one side; Cut edges along opposite side and bottom are rolled and hidden under decorative embroidery yarn; Embroidered design panel along both ends is woven in red, black, and green wool yarn and includes terraced triangles, broad green bands, and negative meander line; Simple geometric line borders bottom edge of kilt, accentuated by black crocheted band.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 111.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 65.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0598   CAS 0370-0598; Kilt
Category Textiles
Object Name Kilt
Culture Jemez Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Sandoval
Other Geographic Data Jemez Pueblo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton warp and weft; Plied and aniline-dyed wool embroidery yarn
Description Man's dance kilt consisting of a rectangular panel that is commercially woven in plain tapestry weave of white cotton string warp and weft; Embroidered decorative panels located along both left and right lower sides include black cloud (terraced triangles) and rain (red and white stripes) motifs against predominantly red background; Standard motif of vertical column of triangles and hooks is located along inner edge of decorative panel; Side and bottom edges of panel are wrapped with black yarn; Narrow black crocheted band is pendant from lower edge of kilt.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 103.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 48.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0599   CAS 0370-0599; Shirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Shirt
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Wool warp and weft
Description Man's shirt constructed from several hand woven panels; Single rectangular panel that is folded over across the shoulders makes up body of shirt; Triangular area is cut out at top center for head and the edges are wrap stitched; Overall panel is woven in diagonal twill technique in plain white, with exception of wide band at either end that are woven in diamond twill technique in black and white; Side seams of main panel are sewn with black yarn; Separate panels that form tubular sleeves are similarly constructed with diamond twill panels along cuffs, seams along underside of sleeve, and sewn to shoulders with black yarn.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.5, Length = 64.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0600   CAS 0370-0600; Sash belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Sash belt
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton warp; Cotton string and aniline dyed wool weft
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.2, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 99.0 (each)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0601   CAS 0370-0601; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Purse
Culture Spanish-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Rio Arriba
Other Geographic Data Town: Chimayo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Wool warp and weft; Wood
Description Handbag made from Chimayo rug that is folded in half and stitched together along sides and sewn to two wooden handles along top; Rug is woven in plain tapestry weave with a red, blue, and black star pattern on each face on a plain white field; Similar woven bags were produced and sold by Julius Gans of Santa Fe and marketed under the label "Ganscrafts"; See illustration of similar bag in Elkus accession files.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 37.0, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 44.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0602   CAS 0370-0602; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Purse
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. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool; Wood
Description Similar woven bags were produced and sold by Julius Gans of Santa Fe and marketed under the label "Ganscrafts"; See illustration of similar bag in Elkus accession files.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 35.0, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 39.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0605   CAS 0370-0605; Shirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Shirt
Culture Jemez Pueblo (?)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Sandoval
Other Geographic Data Jemez Pueblo (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton warp and weft; Plied aniline dyed wool embroidery yarn
Description Man's shirt with front and back woven in one piece (open sides are connected with short strips of black elastic) and the separate sleeves attached at shoulder; Shirt is primarily of hand woven cotton cloth woven in plain weft-faced tapestry technique; Sleeves are constructed from flat panels that are folded in half and expanded with inset of commercial white fabric; Front, back, and sleeves are decorated with embroidered terraced triangles and rectangular blocks in black, red, and green, all of which incorporate negative designs of small triangles and zigzags; Single multi-colored yarn pompom is attached to cuff of each sleeve and pair of pompoms is attached on each side of waist.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 56.5, Length = 61.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0606   CAS 0370-0606; Blouse
Category Textiles
Object Name Blouse
Culture Seminole
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Florida
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Commercial cotton fabric
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 53.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0607   CAS 0370-0607; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Seminole
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Florida
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Commercial cotton fabric
Description Woman's patchwork skirt.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 36.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 96.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0608   CAS 0370-0608; Cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Cape
Culture Seminole
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Florida
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Commercial cotton fabric
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 113.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 66.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0609   CAS 0370-0609; Rug on loom
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug on loom
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun wool weft; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 65.2, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 44.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0610   CAS 0370-0610; Rug on loom with batten
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug on loom with batten
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Thoreau, NM area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun wool weft; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 62.7, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 67.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0611   CAS 0370-0611; Rug on loom
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug on loom
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft; Aniline dye (orange); Wood
Description Partially completed rug on loom, woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Loom includes web beam (lower dowel) and warp beam (upper dowel), heddle rod, and shed rod; Borderless design consists of orange and white bands alternating with black (or gray) and white bands; Within each band, the weaver has changed the color of the weft after each horizontal pass, so that the same colored wefts always go over and under the same warps (whether going from left to right or right to left), with the result that each horizontal band also contains alternating white and orange (or white and black) vertical stripes; End cords are orange; Rug is woven without selvage cords.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 53.5, Length = 71.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0612   CAS 0370-0612; Rug on loom
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug on loom
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Thoreau area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded wool weft; Wood
Description Partially completed non-regional rug on loom, woven entirely in diagonal twill weave in colors of black and gray; Loom setup includes upper and lower anchor rods, shed rod, and 3 heddle rods.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 52.0, Length = 90.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0613   CAS 0370-0613; Weaving implement (comb)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (comb)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s to 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Wood: pine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.9, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 20.8
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0636A   CAS 0370-0636A; Dress panel
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress panel
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. 1900-1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Woman's dress panel (companion piece to CAS 0370-0636B) woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Natural black - brown center panel is flanked on either end by red panel, each showing pair of parallel gray zigzag lines across their centers and row of solid terraced blue or blue and gray triangles along top and bottom edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 135.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0636B   CAS 0370-0636B; Dress panel
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress panel
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Woman's dress panel (companion piece to CAS 0370-0636A) woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Natural black - brown center panel is flanked on either end by red panel, each showing pair of parallel gray zigzag lines across their centers and row of solid terraced blue triangles along top and bottom edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 77.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 135.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0637   CAS 0370-0637; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Transitional Moki-striped rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Central red cross is enclosed within open terraced concentric red and white diamonds and terraced "V" at each end, all flanked by pair of red and yellow terraced half-diamonds along each side, all on background of alternating narrow blue and brown/black bands; Wider red and yellow band is woven along each end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 102.5, Length = 170.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0638   CAS 0370-0638; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1930-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft
Description Non-regional style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; All over pattern of serrated, concentric diamonds includes 2 vertical columns of red and black serrated diamonds, with remaining spaces filled with white and black serrated diamonds and half-diamonds; Double straight-edged border is red and black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 89.0, Length = 176.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0639   CAS 0370-0639; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Borderless, non-regional style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design includes 3 bands, each containing wide, terraced diagonal motifs; Center band has gray diagonals edged in red and gray; End bands have red diagonals edged in black and orange; Designs are all on white background and adjacent bands are separated by narrow paired bands in red and black; Each corner is filled with parallel, serrated bars in red, black, gray, and orange at one end and red, black, white, and orange at opposite end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 89.0, Length = 146.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0640   CAS 0370-0640; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1930-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded wool weft
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Plain white rectangular design field in center is completely without decorative motifs; Wide border with single row of white water bug motifs on black background (half of the border is of natural black-brown wool and half is of carded dark gray wool) frames rug on all four sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 73.5, Length = 120.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0641   CAS 0370-0641; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle blanket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural wool weft
Description Double saddle blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Blanket is entirely white with no decorative design at all; Sides of blanket are woven very unevenly.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 70.0, Length = 160.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0642   CAS 0370-0642; Manta / shoulder blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Manta / shoulder blanket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa; Village: Hotevilla
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1924
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Handspun cotton weft; 4-ply aniline dyed wool embroidery yarn
Description Ceremonial manta woven entirely in plain balanced tapestry weave; Embroidered band along top edge has negative design of parallel white zigzags against background of alternating green and black vertical stripes; Embroidered band along bottom edge has similar design as well as 5 diamond motifs, each containing a cloud-lightning-rain motif in red blue and yellow; Pair of black stacked triangles is positioned above each cloud motif.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 138.0, Length = 104.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0644   CAS 0370-0644; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle blanket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1954
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun natural wool warp; Handspun natural wool weft
Description Double saddle blanket woven in plain tapestry weave; Blanket is entirely white and without any decorative design.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 70.0, Length = 148.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0645   CAS 0370-0645; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle blanket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1954
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft
Description Double saddle blanket, woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Rug is entirely white except for small concentric serrated diamond in center in black and gray and serrated quarter-diamonds in each corner in black, gray, and white; Narrow black band borders each end of rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 81.0, Length = 158.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0646   CAS 0370-0646; Saddle throw
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. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun natural wool warp and weft
Description Saddle throw woven entirely in plain tapestry weave in natural white wool; Tufts of white wool are inserted after every few rows of weft to produced shag effect.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 44.0, Length = 48.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0647   CAS 0370-0647; Blanket fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket fragment
Culture Spanish-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and indigo-dyed wool weft
Description Fragment of Chimayo blanket
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 98.0, Length = 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0648   CAS 0370-0648; Blanket / Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket / Rug
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. 1890-1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Germantown aniline dyed wool weft
Description Transitional eye-dazzler style blanket - rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; All over pattern of serrated, concentric diamonds is woven in colors of red, white, maroon, lime green, olive green, yellow, gold, and blue (2 shades); Band along each end shows rectangular blocks in red, lime green, and gold within white and purple rectilinear fret, all on red background; Traces of red, lime green, purple, blue, and gold fringe remain along both ends.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 100.0, Length = 145.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0649   CAS 0370-0649; Manta / shoulder blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Manta / shoulder blanket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Handspun cotton and aniline and indigo dyed wool weft
Description Woman's manta with wide white center panel woven in plain tapestry weave of undyed cotton warps and wefts and flanked along both long ends by an inner border woven in diagonal twill of undyed cotton warps and dyed (red) wool wefts with design of 2 groups of 4 parallel white lines each, and then by an outer border woven in diamond twill of undyed cotton warps and dyed (blue) wool wefts; Both inner and outer edges of blue border are flanked by plied binding stitch whose pile is higher than other wefts.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 129.5, Length = 98.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0650   CAS 0370-0650; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Shiprock
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1958
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Pictorial style rug woven in plain tapestry technique, depicting Shiprock, a volcanic rock formation in northwestern New Mexico, woven in gray and black against white background; Plain black border around all four sides of rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 104.0, Length = 119.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0651   CAS 0370-0651; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1885-1895
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Germantown aniline dyed wool weft
Description Eye-dazzler rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; All-over pattern of concentric finely serrated diamonds is woven in red, white, green, yellow, maroon, and purple; Decorative fringe in colors of red, purple, white, green, and yellow is added along both ends.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 98.5, Length = 126.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0652   CAS 0370-0652; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Community: Crystal
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1949
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, aniline, and vegetal-dyed wool weft
Description Crystal-style rug with banded pattern; Five patterned bands woven in wavy "crystal-weave" technique in color combinations of black / white; Orange and teal blue, tan and rose, tan and light blue, tan and orange, gray and rust brown, white and light blue, and rose and rust brown alternate with six plain rose-colored bands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 104.5, Length = 134.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0653   CAS 0370-0653; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1885-1895
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Transitional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry technique; Borderless design is that of an earlier wearing blanket and consists of central band of serrated diamonds in red, white, and black, flanked on either end by several serrated zigzag bands in black and white or purple and white, all on red background; Spaces between adjacent zigzag bands are filled with various small motifs, including hourglass shapes, stacked triangles, stacked parallelograms, and "H" motifs; Narrow purple band is woven along one end; Design layout is asymmetrical.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 117.0, Length = 173.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0654   CAS 0370-0654; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1890-1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Handspun natural, raveled, and 4-ply Germantown aniline dyed wool weft
Description Rug with central motif of 5 stacked, serrated blue diamonds, with a green and white open diamond superimposed on each one; All four edges of rug are bordered by continuous green "vine" pattern with lateral branches all on dark red background; Top and bottom edges have decorative fringe added in blocks of colors (red and green, white and blue, yellow and maroon, yellow, and green).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 87.0, Length = 128.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0655   CAS 0370-0655; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Shiprock
Maker's Name Dorothy Funston
Date of Manufacture 1952
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Yei style rug woven in plain tapestry technique; Four yei figures with gold bodies and multi-colored attire are depicted in full frontal, standing pose in central white rectangular area; Wide inner gray border includes brown terraced zigzag line outlined in white; Outer border around all four sides is black; Prominent white "weaver's pathway" line extends from central white area to border.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 132.0, Length = 104.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0656   CAS 0370-0656; Blanket
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. 1865
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and indigo dyed wool weft
Description Moki striped blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Banded pattern consists of 5 wide design bands of alternating narrow brown and blue bands, with narrow white and blue beaded band in center and along top and bottom edges of each design band; Narrow white band separates adjacent design bands of narrow brown and blue bands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 130.0, Length = 173.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0657   CAS 0370-0657; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Spanish-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880-1890
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, vegetal, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 108.0, Length = 192.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0658   CAS 0370-0658; Manta / shoulder blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Manta / shoulder blanket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun wool weft
Description Woman's shoulder blanket woven in balanced diamond and diagonal twill weaves; Wide center panel is woven in diagonal twill in natural black - brown; Narrower end panels are woven in diamond twill in dark blue; Continuous multi-plied lengths of red and yellow-green yarn are machine sewn onto dress with thread along juncture between center and end panels and along sides of end panels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 128.5, Length = 105.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0659   CAS 0370-0659; Blanket / Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket / Rug
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
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded wool weft
Description Transitional blanket or rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Borderless design consists of alternating gray and white bands of equal width, separated by narrower dark brown bands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 97.0, Length = 175.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0660   CAS 0370-0660; Saddle throw
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. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun natural wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Saddle throw or rug woven entirely in diamond twill weave in plain white, except for narrow black band across center and along each end; Warp ends are plied and knotted along one end to form short fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 56.5, Length = 60.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0661   CAS 0370-0661; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle 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. 1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Single saddle blanket woven entirely in two-faced tapestry weave; Front face of blanket shows borderless design of plain horizontal bands in black, gray, red, and dark brown; Reverse face of blanket is plain white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 68.0, Length = 75.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0662   CAS 0370-0662; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Spanish-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Rio Grande Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural wool weft
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 110.0, Length = 204.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0663   CAS 0370-0663; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880-1890
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Child's (?) wearing blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Wide natural brown center band is bordered by narrow pink or faded red band, and then by band of yellow (now faded to nearly white) terraced diamonds on red background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 125.5, Length = 80.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0664   CAS 0370-0664; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1930-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded wool weft
Description Chinle style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Borderless design consists of plain horizontal stripes, alternately in two shades of carded brown edged in black, all on white background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 64.0, Length = 95.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0665   CAS 0370-0665; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.0, Length = 63.8
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0666   CAS 0370-0666; Blanket fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket fragment
Culture Spanish-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1875-1885
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed weft
Description Fragment of blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Double warp running down center of fragment indicates it was originally woven wider than width of loom; Borderless design consists of plain horizontal bands, alternating in colors of coral/red and white/yellow (edged in light blue and possibly pale green) and two wider bands of white bordered in light blue and dark brown; Cut warp ends are knotted at both ends to form fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 39.0, Length = 81.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0667   CAS 0370-0667; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Community: Two Grey Hills area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945-1953
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded wool weft
Description Two Grey Hills style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design in central rectangular area includes 8-pointed black and white star in center, connected by white meandering lines to four black and white geometric units in corners, all on carded tan background and framed within rectilinear meandering border in black and white around four sides; Inner border is carded gray, and outermost border is black. (Note: Colors of this rug indicate Two Grey Hills origin, but design layout is more similar to storm pattern rug -- Russell Hartman, 1998.)
Dimensions (cm) Width = 96.5, Length = 148.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0668   CAS 0370-0668; Blanket / Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket / Rug
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. 1890
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Transitional blanket / rug with banded pattern; End panel shows pair of narrow contiguous bands with alternating black and white parallelograms on red background; Next inner band is lighter shade of red, bordered by narrow black and white bands; Next band shows single band of alternating black and white rectangles on red background; Next band is plain gray; Central band shows pair of spaced bands with alternating black and white rectangles, all on red background; Side selvages and end cords are knotted in corners and augmented with black tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 100.0, Length = 153.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0669   CAS 0370-0669; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1956
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft; Commercially spun and aniline-dyed wool tassels
Description Rug woven primarily in diamond twill technique with plain tapestry bands and plain tapestry over paired warp bands at both ends; Narrow band across center is woven in white and lavender, while remainder of rug is woven in gray and lavender; Maroon colored tassels are added at each corner.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 88.0, Length = 145.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0670   CAS 0370-0670; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Central rectangular area is gray and without any decorative elements; Inner red border (straight-edged on inside and serrated on outside) and outer dark brown border frame rug on all four sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 102.0, Length = 135.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0671   CAS 0370-0671; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1910
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Non-regional borderless rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Banded pattern shows 5 patterned bands alternating with six plain bands; Center pattern band shows black background, flanked by bands with gray backgrounds, while end bands have red background; Each band is filled with a variety of geometric shapes.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 141.0, Length = 260.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0672   CAS 0370-0672; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Crystal area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1957
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and vegetal (?) dyed wool weft
Description Crystal-style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Banded pattern shows 4 bands of triangular motifs in gray, white, yellow and brown, tan, white, alternating with 5 bands woven in crystal-style wavy technique in colors of gray, orange, white, and tan.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 138.0, Length = 182.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0673   CAS 0370-0673; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Central rectangular area has 3 vertical columns of concentric diamonds in colors of red, brown, black, and white, flanked on either side by zigzag bar in black and white, all on carded gray background except for wide, white band across center; Border design consists of continuous band of open white diamonds (stacked along sides and contiguous along ends) on black background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 108.0, Length = 173.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0674   CAS 0370-0674; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Rock Point
Maker's Name Florence Roanhorse (b. ca. 1920)
Date of Manufacture 1948
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and vegetal dyed wool weft
Description Wide Ruins style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry technique; Banded pattern includes three bands with pink "Z" motifs on tan background, alternating with 4 plain bands in white, pink, tan, and olive green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 99.0, Length = 162.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0675   CAS 0370-0675; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1930-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Handspun carded and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Gallup Throw style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Borderless pattern consists of all-over design of red rectangles arranged in rows and columns on tan background with narrow dark gray-green band along each end; Warps are cut and knotted at one end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 44.0, Length = 48.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0676   CAS 0370-0676; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Man's shoulder blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Banded pattern consists of 4 patterned bands (composed of alternating gray edged in black, rust brown, and blue bands) alternating with 3 wide plain white bands; This blanket is unusual in its design and may represent the Hopi version of a Navajo Chief-style blanket.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 183.0, Length = 139.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0677   CAS 0370-0677; Blanket / Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket / Rug
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. 1880-1885
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun single and plied wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Transitional blanket / rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Banded design consists of central band with concentric, serrated diamonds in red, white, yellow and blue on red background; Central band is flanked on either side by band containing white and yellow zigzag lines (both edged in red) on carded gray background; Band at either end of blanket contains white and blue and yellow and blue serrated zigzag lines on red background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 85.5, Length = 113.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0678   CAS 0370-0678; Blanket / Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket / Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1905
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool weft; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft; Germantown aniline dyed wool weft and fringe
Description Transitional blanket / rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Pattern consists of concentric terraced black and white diamonds within all-over blue and white terraced diamond network, all on red background; Narrow blue, yellow, and green band along each end; Decorative fringe (red, white, purple, and black) is added along each end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 99.0, Length = 141.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0679   CAS 0370-0679; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1940-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and vegetal dyed wool weft
Description Rug woven mostly in twill weave; Design over most of rug consists of alternating vertical stripes in alternating colors of white, rust brown, and gray; Narrow band at one end of rug is woven in diamond twill pattern in colors of yellow, white, and brown; Very narrow gray band at same end is woven in plain tapestry weave.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 41.5, Length = 105.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0680   CAS 0370-0680; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1935
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft
Description Raised outline style rug woven in plain tapestry weave; Small central diamond in red and white vertical stripes is on background of white and carded gray vertical stripes; Edges of small diamond are woven in raised outline technique, accomplished by passing weft over two warps instead of usual one; Four larger diamonds (2 above and 2 below central diamond) are similarly defined in background area; Serrated border around all four sides of rug is woven in vertical stripes of red and black and its inside edge is also defined in raised outline.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 89.0, Length = 121.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0681   CAS 0370-0681; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1930s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Small non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of narrow red and brown band across center and wider black and white band along each end, all on white and very light gray background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 59.0, Length = 63.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0682   CAS 0370-0682; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Amanda Walker
Date of Manufacture 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Wool warp; Wool weft
Description Rectangular warp and weft faced blanket, loosely woven in two pieces on narrow loom and seamed together down center; Woven in 3 colors (white, medium tan, and brown-gray) in an all-over diamond twill pattern that includes vertical stripes in tan and brown-gray and horizontal bands in white and medium tan; Warp ends form short fringe at both ends.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 119.5, Length = 159.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0683   CAS 0370-0683; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Spanish-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County unknown
Other Geographic Data Northern Rio Grande area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880-1890
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Paired warps in center indicate blanket was woven on loom that was half as wide as completed textile; Borderless design consists of horizontal bands arranged into 5 panels; Each zone includes a central band in pink/lavender/yellow, flanked by alternating bands in red and brown; Adjacent zones are separated by a wider band in white, edged in lavender and red; Warps ends are cut and knotted at each end to form short fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 127.0, Length = 212.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0684   CAS 0370-0684; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Spanish-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Rio Arriba
Other Geographic Data Town: Chimayo
Maker's Name Ortega family
Date of Manufacture ca. 1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Commercially spun wool warp; Commercially spun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 129.5, Length = 208.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0685   CAS 0370-0685; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Spanish-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County unknown
Other Geographic Data Northern Rio Grande area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880-1890
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and indigo-dyed wool weft
Description Blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Paired warps in center indicate blanket was woven on loom that was half as wide as completed blanket; Borderless design consists of alternating dark brown and indigo blue horizontal bands; Brown bands each have narrow white band running through them; 3 of the brown brands are wider than the others and have wide white bands running through them; Warps are cut at one end and knotted to form short fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 132.0, Length = 202.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0686   CAS 0370-0686; Blanket / Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket / Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; possibly Chinle, AZ area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1924
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Transitional blanket/rug loosely woven entirely in plain tapestry technique; Large central motif of concentric, serrated diamonds in colors of 3 shades of brown is bordered on either side by serrated zigzag lines in same colors, all on borderless white background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 129.5, Length = 166.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0687   CAS 0370-0687; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Osage or Potawatomi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Oklahoma
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Felted wool; Satin ribbon
Description Blanket made from single piece of black felted fabric with yellow painted band along long ends; Short ends are raw cut edges; One long edge and half of each short side are trimmed with wide bands of ribbon, machine-sewn into appliqué strips of geometric designs in colors of blue, purple, green, rose, yellow, and pink; Short segments of additional ribbon are sewn along the long end to form short fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 162.0, Length = 156.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0688   CAS 0370-0688; Blanket
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. 1875-1885
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Weft: handspun, raveled, and 4-ply Germantown aniline-dyed wool weft
Description Soft (diyugi) wearing blanket with alternating red and white banded pattern, woven in variety of materials typical of 1870s and early 1880s; Red end band shows terraced zigzag line in olive green and lavender, bordered on outside by pair of lines in lavender and yellow and on inside by pair of lines in yellow and dark blue; Next red panel is similar but has only single border lines in white and dark blue; Central red panel is wider than others and shows row of lavender crosses with olive green tips, flanked by terraced zigzag line in lavender and olive green with paired borders along the overall band in yellow and dark blue; Adjacent warps are tied off and plied to form short fringe at one end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 130.0, Length = 201.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0689   CAS 0370-0689; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Spanish-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1870-1880
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 138.0, Length = 223.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0690   CAS 0370-0690; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1885-1895
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string and handspun wool warp; Germantown aniline dyed wool weft
Description Borderless rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of central column of large concentric, serrated diamonds in red, white, green, yellow, and blue and purple, outlined in contrasting colors and smaller column of half-diamonds along each side, all on red background; Columns of smaller serrated diamonds in multiple colors fills spaces between columns of larger design elements, and includes pair of terraced diamonds in green and white located at each end; Decorative fringe added along both ends.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 141.0, Length = 250.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0691   CAS 0370-0691; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Rock Point
Maker's Name Florence Roanhorse (b. ca. 1920)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed (Dupont?) wool weft
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in diagonal twill weave; Design field is divided into horizontal bands of rectangular blocks with the direction of the diagonal patterning alternating in adjacent blocks; Adjacent bands are separated by narrow bands of vertical beading, all in white, black, and blue; Narrow black bands border the rug on both ends.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 150.0, Length = 214.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0692   CAS 0370-0692; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Spanish-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County unknown
Other Geographic Data Northern Rio Grande area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1870
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Blanket was woven in two pieces that were then sewn together down the center; Zoned, banded design consists of 6 horizontal panels of narrow bands, each including alternating colors of red and orange edged in lavender and green; Primary bands alternate with 5 decorative bands, each including a central white serrated diamond, flanked by serrated chevrons in orange, red, green, and lavender on white background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 132.5, Length = 217.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0693   CAS 0370-0693; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Chinle area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Pictorial rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of a blue leafless tree from whose branches are suspended small Christmas ornaments, all against white background; Base of tree is mounted on brown rectangular platform; Words "Merry" and "Christmas" are woven in blue block letters above and below tree, respectively; Straight-edged blue border frames rugs on all four sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 125.0, Length = 215.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0694   CAS 0370-0694; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1900-1910
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded wool weft
Description Borderless rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of 3 vertical bars (half white and half brown/black), each with 9 shorter crossbars, all on carded gray background; Small lozenge-shaped motifs in white and black/brown extend across entire rug (background and designed areas) in regularly spaced bands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 139.0, Length = 191.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0695   CAS 0370-0695; Blanket
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

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0696   CAS 0370-0696; Blanket
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 area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, re-spun, and aniline-dyed wool weft
Description Woman's wearing blanket in 1st phase Chief blanket pattern; Central black band is flanked by narrow black and yellow bands on red background; These in turn are flanked by wider panels of alternating narrow black / brown and white bands; End panels show narrow orange and yellow bands on red background; Blanket is very loosely woven.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 139.0, Length = 117.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0697   CAS 0370-0697; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1885-1890
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Germantown wool yarn weft
Description Transitional blanket / rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Eye-dazzler pattern consists of all over layout of concentric, serrated diamonds in red, white, yellow, lavender, and black, all on white background; Lavender, yellow, black, and white border frames all four sides of blanket / rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 143.0, Length = 174.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0698   CAS 0370-0698; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural (white and brown) wool weft
Description Man's wearing blanket woven in balanced diamond twill and diagonal twill techniques; Overall pattern of alternating brown and white bands, both horizontally and vertically, produces an all-over plaid design that is standard for blankets of this type; Blanket was woven longer than wide.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 128.0, Length = 139.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0699   CAS 0370-0699; Blanket
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 area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1870-1875
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun and raveled wool weft
Description 3rd phase chief blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; 9-spot pattern is typical of blankets of this type and includes concentric red and blue diamonds in center and half diamonds and quarter diamonds around edges, all on banded background (alternating blue and brown bands on red background across ends and center, separated by wider bands of alternating natural brown / black and white bands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 187.0, Length = 141.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0700   CAS 0370-0700; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Spanish-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County unknown
Other Geographic Data Northern Rio Grande area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cotton string warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Paired warps in center indicate blanket was woven on loom that was half as wide as completed blanket; Borderless design consists of narrow and wide red horizontal bands, arranged into 5 zones on a white background; Warp ends are cut at both end and knotted to form short fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 127.0, Length = 222.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0701   CAS 0370-0701; Tipi liner
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Textiles
Object Name Tipi liner
Culture Cheyenne
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Montana, Wyoming
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Canvas; Cotton cloth; Glass beads; Flannel cloth
Description Rectangular tipi liner constructed of several wide strips of white canvas that are machine sewn together and backed with white cotton sheeting; Front of liner is decorated with 15 evenly spaced beaded bands, segmented into colors of yellow, blue, and red, with a small red felt button attached at each change of color; Along one long edge is row of beaded rosettes in yellow, red, and dark and light blue; A leather lacing wrapped in raffia-like fiber, looped at each end, and decorated with deer hoof and tuft of yellow-dyed wool is pendant from each beaded rosette.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 230.5, Length = 144.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0702   CAS 0370-0702; Blanket / Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket / Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1885-1890
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Transitional blanket / rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; All-over eye dazzler design of serrated diamonds includes central band of concentric serrated diamonds in colors of orange, white, and red, bordered above and below by band of concentric, serrated diamonds in colors of orange, gray, teal green, and rust brown; End panels consist of large, parallel serrated zigzag lines in colors of red, white, and gray on red background and finally a narrow white band bordered in gray near each end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 171.5, Length = 222.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0703   CAS 0370-0703; Blanket / Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket / Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Germantown wool warp; Natural and Germantown aniline dyed wool weft
Description Transitional blanket / rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design pattern includes central column of concentric, terraced diamonds in red and white, flanked by filler motifs of spider woman crosses and two each male and female yeibichai dancers, all on background of alternating narrow black and blue bands known as moki stripe pattern; Narrow white zigzag forms inner border around all four sides; Outer border of contiguous red triangles is red; Black and blue decorative fringe is added along both ends.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 140.5, Length = 253.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0704   CAS 0370-0704; Chilkat blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Chilkat blanket
Culture Tlingit/Chilkat
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Mountain goat wool; Vegetal and aniline dyes
Description Five-sided Chilkat blanket, largely rectangular with triangular bottom edge; Woven of wool-wrapped cedar warps and natural and aniline-dyed, hand-spun wool wefts; Central image of an orca is flanked by various animal and clan symbols in blue, yellow, black, and white; Double white and black borders frame entire panel; Long fringe along lower edge; Braided side warps include weaver's marks; According to Harold Jacobs of the Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, the image on this blanket is a variation of the “Diving Whale.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 172.0, Length = 91.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-1462   CAS 0389-1462; Tapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Tapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Fijian (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji (?)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Rietz
Materials Wood
Description Tapa beater carved from single piece of wood into elongated rectangular shape that tapers slightly along its entire length toward the proximal end; Both ends are slightly rounded; Handle at the proximal end is cylindrical in shape, accounts for approximately one-third of the total length, and is slightly expanded in diameter at the proximal end; One of the flat faces used for actually beating the bark to make tapa is completely undecorated, while the other three are all similarly carved with 8 to 10 widely spaced and deeply incised, parallel grooves; Narrow decorative band at junction between beating surfaces and handle is decorated with series of incised cross-hatch lines.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 40.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1495   CAS 0389-1495; Weaving implement (batten)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (batten)
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 29.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1496   CAS 0389-1496; Weaving implement (batten)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (batten)
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2208   CAS 0389-2208; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz
Materials Mulberry bark fiber; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 147.0, Length = 195.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2357   CAS 0389-2357; Tunic
Category Textiles
Object Name Tunic
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 72.3, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 82.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2358   CAS 0389-2358; Tunic
Category Textiles
Object Name Tunic
Culture Huari
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Camelid fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 80.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 103.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2359   CAS 0389-2359; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Gauze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 68.4, Length = ca. 86.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2360   CAS 0389-2360; Tunic
Category Textiles
Object Name Tunic
Culture Nazca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Coastal
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 94.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 79.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2361   CAS 0389-2361; Shirt (modern fabrication)
Category Textiles
Object Name Shirt (modern fabrication)
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Cotton; Macaw (Arinae sp.) feathers
Description Shirt fabricated from 3 fragments of same or different textiles, each done in plainweave technique with macaw feathers stitched to surfaces of end panels; One panel is predominantly blue with narrow orange band along end; Other panel is predominantly orange with narrow blue band along end and yellow triangular design near center; Center panel with neck slit is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 68.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 128.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2362   CAS 0389-2362; Tunic
Category Textiles
Object Name Tunic
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 108.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 110.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2363   CAS 0389-2363; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Chimu or Chimu-Inka
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool; Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 100.0, Length = ca. 158.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2364   CAS 0389-2364; Tunic
Category Textiles
Object Name Tunic
Culture Nazca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data “Area down below Nazca - Acari - Ocona”
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture post-Spanish
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description Matches CAS 0389-2578.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 73.7, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 153.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2365   CAS 0389-2365; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Highland Andes region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 88.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 39.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2366   CAS 0389-2366; Sling
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Sling
Culture Nazca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast, Nazca Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late Horizon: 1460-1534 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.2, Thickness = 1.7, Length = ca. 303.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2367   CAS 0389-2367; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 125.5, Length = ca. 78.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2368   CAS 0389-2368; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Recuay
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Intermediate: 200 BCE - 1400 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 87.0, Length = ca. 151.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2370   CAS 0389-2370; Textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile fragment
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian; possibly Chimu or Chancay
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Cotton; Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 42.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 87.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2371   CAS 0389-2371; Tunic
Category Textiles
Object Name Tunic
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Coastal
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Middle Horizon: 500-800 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.6, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 93.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2372   CAS 0389-2372; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Cotton; Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 93.4, Length = 93.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2373   CAS 0389-2373; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 101.0, Length = ca. 153.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2374   CAS 0389-2374; Tunic
Category Textiles
Object Name Tunic
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 69.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 60.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2375   CAS 0389-2375; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 370-435 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Piece cut from a woman’s mantle or veil. This piece is decorated with four dark purple squares symmetrically arranged on a plain, light tan ground. The squares are patterned with geometric designs worked in tan. The ground is linen rep, 26 x 20 [warp : weft per square cm], the tapestry squares are wool on linen warp. The yarn is fine and so densely packed that the thread count cannot be determined. The weft-float patterning of the surface was worked in two gauges of linen yarn. The rep ground has fringed edges and decorative ridges made from groups of bundled weft yarns placed at intervals. The sequence is as follows, from one preserved edge to the other: fringe, 2 cm, plain weave, 2 cm. In the center of this latter is a ridge composed of four shots of bundled wefts. Next is 2 cm of bare warp followed by 1 cm of plain weave. Last there is a group of ridges about 2 cm wide containing three smaller groups, each formed from three shots of bundled weft. After this is 59 cm of plain weave, and then the edge treatment is repeated in reverse, ending with fringe. The other two edges have been cut with shears, most certainly in recent times. The tapestry squares are approximately 13 x 13 cm and are placed in the corners of an imaginary square 48 cm on a side. Their decoration was precisely worked in two gauges of natural-color linen yarn. They originally were part of [an older] linen textile that was slightly coarser than the one they now decorate. The cut edges were neatly turned under and the square whip-stitched in place. At some point in this operation the cloth behind the squares was trimmed away. All yarn is S-twist. Late fourth or early fifth century. Remarks: Fringed veils sparsely ornamented with colored squares are worn by the female martyrs shown in procession on the upper left side of the nave of Sant’Appollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy; this depiction lends support to the identification of [this] fragment as part of a woman’s garment (Paolucci 1978:58). The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 9, pp. 82, 94-95.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 68.0, Length = 70.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2376   CAS 0389-2376; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-500 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Rectangle cut from a mantle (?) (sic). The principal motif is a star, dark purple on a plain ground, originally white but now discolored. The eight-pointed star was constructed from two overlapping squares. The top square has a cable border and a center roundel containing an intricate knot pattern delineated in linen thread. The corners contain ivy leaves and tendrils worked in two colors of yarn, saffron and cream. The colors were woven in separate shots, two saffron, one cream, and repeat (sic). The small roundel in the center was worked in the same way and in the same colors. Only the corners of the bottom square are visible - they contain vine leaves. From one of these depends, or extends, a rinceau band with a vase motif at the end. The ground is linen rep, 18-26 x 9 [warp : weft per square cm]; the motif is tapestry, wool and linen weft on grouped linen warps, 5 x 36 [warp : weft per square cm]. The surface of the tapestry motif is ornamented in weft-float patterning carried out in two gauges of linen yarn. The piece retains one selvedge, most probably the right-hand one. The sequence of weaving appears to have been as follows: (1) An area of rep was woven up to the bottom of the main motif. (2) Warps to be used for the tapestry portions were selected and a second set of heddles put in place. In doing this, the selected warps were doubled or tripled, in no obvious sequence, and the unneeded warps left to float at the back. (3) Woven next were a few centimeters of tapestry, complete with weft-float ornament. (4) Concurrent with the weaving of the tapestry, a corresponding number of centimeters of rep were woven, filling the space on either side of the tapestry insert. The shots for the rep cross the warp in a straight line and pass under the tapestry insert and behind the unused warps. A number of these are still extant; others appear to have been cut away. Small, irregular spaces around the tapestry inserts are filled in with tapestry worked in the same linen yarn used for the rep portions of the piece in order to make these filler areas less conspicuous. (5) Steps 3 and 4 were repeated until the tapestry insert was completed. After the shape of the insert was established, the weaver appears to have woven the tapestry in sections in order to define the inner forms of the design; for example, the two lower corners of the square section were worked slightly ahead of the center roundel, building up an arc into which the center roundel fits. This helps retain the symmetry of the roundel, always in danger of becoming an oval under the downward action of the beater as the weft is compressed. The use of grouped linen warps for the tapestry portions of a two-fiber textile are clearly visible in [this specimen] where the wool weft has disintegrated. All yarn is S-twist. Fifth century. Related examples: Paris, Louvre AC 181 (Du Bourguet 1964) and Moscow, Pushkin Museum inv. #320 (Shurinova 1967:54). Remarks: A star motif of identical form decorates the mantle of the principal court lady of the empress Theodora shown in the sixth-century apse mosaic of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy. [This] textile may have been part of a similar, though earlier, woman’s mantle. Note the protective interlace in the middle, here relegated to a relatively minor part of the design, The ivy leaves are a Classical motif that refers sometimes to the god Dionysus and his maenad followers, and sometimes to his follower, Orpheus, around whom an important cult developed in the late Roman period. Orphism is related to Pythagoreanism, which holds that numbers and geometric constructions have esoteric meanings and powers. Some late Roman or Coptic geometric ornaments may have been inspired by Pythagorean philosophy. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 8, pp. 82, 92-93.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.0, Length = 54.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2377   CAS 0389-2377; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 300-350 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Tapestry insert cut from a linen textile. The design is a dark, purple-tinged brown, eight-pointed star composed of two separate, never-ending knots, interlaced together. The bands of the interlace are double; one half is plain, the other filled with a spiral-wave design. The square and triangular spaces not covered by the bands are filled with trefoils; the octagon in the middle is filled with an allover (sic) design of lozenges. What little remains of the ground is cream-colored and the patterning is tan. The insert is made from wool and linen wefts woven on grouped linen warp, 6 x 58 [warp : weft per square cm], with weft-float patterning in two sizes of linen yarn. Originally part of a large (?) (sic) linen textile, now all that remains is this tapestry insert. It was woven in segments, horizontal and vertical bars and triangles. The outlines of these forms correspond to the lines of the interlace and its filler motifs. Slits were whip-stitched closed with linen yarn, an application that is at once practical and decorative. The wool yarn may have been purple originally. Color changes indicate that at least two different dye lots of yarn were used. These changes also testify to the section-by-section method of weaving described. All yarn is S-twist. First half of the fourth century. Related examples: Paris, Louvre AC 150 (Du Bourguet 1964, no. A 11) and Washington D.C. (sic), Textile Museum 71.104 (Trilling 1982, no. 82). Remarks: A patch pasted on the back in recent times could be a scrap of the original linen that surrounded the insert. The intact textile may have been an altar cloth. The southern lunette of the sanctuary of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy contains a mosaic depicting the sacrifices of Abel and Melchizedek (Grabar 1966:156). The cloth on their alter is ornamented with an eight-pointed star very similar in form to [this] specimen. Complex interlace patterns are almost universally believed to have protective powers, guarding against the evil eye. The tendency when looking at such a pattern is to trace the path of the interlace visually, thus keeping the eye moving. (It was a fixed stare that was considered dangerous.) Some ancient beliefs held that even sacred things needed protection from the evil eye. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 4, pp. 82, 86-87.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.0, Length = 30.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2378   CAS 0389-2378; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 500-535 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Fragment of a decorated textile. The framework of the design is a simple rinceau. In the roundels formed by the stems are a kneeling man, a basket, and a large-eyed hound wearing a broad collar. Vine and figures are purple with touches of yellow, and the basket is red, yellow, and green. The background is cream. What remains of the textile is tapestry weave, wool and linen wefts on paired linen warps, 7 x 14 [warp : weft per square cm]. The weft shots follow the curves of the design rather than crossing in straight lines. The warps are strictly divided, two by two. All yarn is S-twist. Early sixth century. Remarks: Like Number 28 [CAS 0389-2385], this fragment may have been a part of a square cushion ornament. For the symbolism of the dog wearing a collar see remarks [for CAS 0389-2433]. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 30, pp. 116, 120-121.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.0, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2379   CAS 0389-2379; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Antinoöpolis (Shaikh Abada aka El Sheik Abara)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-500 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Tunic fragment. The design areas on this fragment are a rectangular motif from the shoulder portion of the tunic and a part of one clavus. The rectangle has a spiral-wave border. Inside is an oval framing an armed man, perhaps a gladiator. The clavus is decorated with a well-formed stylized grapevine with leaves and grape clusters. Level with the shoulder motif is a small, equal-armed, dark purple cross with dots in the angles. A second cross, this one light on dark (sic) appears in a small rectangle at one end of the clavus. The design was executed in linen and wool yarns. The latter is now dark purple tinged with brown, but the color may have been brighter originally. The ground is natural linen rep, 20 x 13 [warp : weft per square cm]. The clavus and the shoulder rectangle are tapestry, woven on grouped warps in wool and linen yarns. The rep ground has shadow weft stripes formed of bundles of weft. The shots forming the stripes occur in pairs or in groups of three. Tapestry ornaments have curved wefts that follow the lines of the design. Small details were picked out in linen yarn worked as erratic weft floats while weaving was in progress. All yarn is S-twist. Fifth century. Remarks: While the decorative motifs on this fragment are Classical in origin, the crosses may indicate that the original owner of the tunic was a Christian or someone who believed that the cross served as a protective device. The fully dressed and armed warrior is set to fight mortal dangers, not spiritual ones, yet may also have a protective intent. The size of the decorative elements indicates that the tunic was a small one, no doubt intended for a child. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 17-26 (CAS 0389-2379, -2381, -2383, -2387, -2395, -2408A,B, -2418, -2428, -2431, -2587)] are reportedly from Shaikh Abada, or El Sheik Abara - the Arabic name for the site is transliterated variously. The ancient city was named Antinoöpolis after a beautiful Greek youth who drowned near there. It was founded in his memory by the emperor Hadrian around A.D. 13. A major weaving center in antiquity, some of its products have a classical flavor that may derive from Hadrian’s interest in early Greek art. The archaic style of Greece was revived during his reign. Later, in the Christian period, Antinoöpolis became the site of a famous monastery founded by Saint Samuel. While it is impossible to place total reliance on antique dealers’ attributions, the textiles in this group have similarities that make a common source believable. It is assumed that Rietz purchased them as a group, perhaps from a dealer in the vicinity.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 20, pp. 29, 102, 108-109.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.0, Length = 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2380   CAS 0389-2380; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Bawit (Baweet), probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 500-600 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Fragment of an ecclesiastical tapestry from Bawit (?) (sic). The elements of the design were worked in two shades of dull yellow, a (sic) brick red, dull green, and indigo blue. What remains of the design is a portion of a decorated band framed by two narrower plain ones. In the center of the main is a strangely formed quadruped with hooves, large ears, and a long, thick tail. On the right is a jeweled cross with four birds in the angle formed on the upright and crossbar. On the left is an unoccupied jeweled throne, only partly preserved, with a bird above the remaining arm. Four small beasts with long ears and tails fill the remaining areas of the background. The fragment was woven in tapestry weave, entirely in wool, 9 x 20 [warp : weft per square cm]. It was carefully worked; the back of the piece appears nearly the same as the front, with no hanging threads and almost no weft floats. All yarn is S-twist. Sixth century. Related examples: Jeweled crosses with birds in the angles appear on textiles in London, Victoria and Albert Museum (Kendrick 1921: no. 313 pl. 5, no. 314 pl. 6). Remarks: The themes on this textile fragment are decidedly Christian in nature and are often found in Byzantine art. The empty throne symbolizes the preparation for the second coming of Christ. The jeweled cross signifies the Transfiguration of Christ. The beast may represent one of the Evangelists, Saint Luke, in his symbolic form of a bull. If so, the other three Evangelists were undoubtedly also present on the tapestry when it was complete. The theme of the vacant jeweled throne, the Hetoimasia, appears in the cupola mosaics of the Arian Baptistery in Ravenna, built in the last fifth century (Paolucci 1978:55). [This] tapestry is slightly later in date. Since it was woven with both sides nearly alike, the piece may have belonged to a church or baptistery door curtain. Bawit, where the piece is thought to have been found, is the site of a large and important monastery that grew and flourished for nearly a millennium. It was founded by a follower of Saint Pachomius the Great in the early fifth century. A large burial ground associated with it has been a rich source of textile remains. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 37, pp. 116, 130-131; color plate, p. 73.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.0, Length = 12.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2381   CAS 0389-2381; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Antinoöpolis (Shaikh Abada aka El Sheik Abara)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 800-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Fragment of a tunic sleeve. The fragment has a dark yellow ground with figures and borders in dark brown. The design is a band with spiral-wave borders framing a row of figures. The figures that remain on the fragment are two warriors and, between them, a small lion. The ground line along which the lion runs is at a right angle to that of the warriors. The entire piece is woven in tapestry, wool weft on wool warp, 8 x 20-50 [warp : weft per square cm]. The weaving is fine and even and the reverse is unusually neat with short weft floats. All yarn is S-twist. A ninth- or tenth-century version of a sixth-century motif. Remarks: The yellow ground and certain features of the design indicate that the piece may have been made during a period of persecution after the Arab conquest when Coptic Egyptians were required to wear yellow garments, either during the time of Tulunid governors, 868-906 [CE], or the succeeding Ikhshidid dynasty, 935-969 [CE]. The piece is another member of the class of Coptic textiles discussed in the remarks for Number 16 [CAS 0389-2426]. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 17-26 (CAS 0389-2379, -2381, -2383, -2387, -2395, -2408A,B, -2418, -2428, -2431, -2587)] are reportedly from Shaikh Abada, or El Sheik Abara - the Arabic name for the site is transliterated variously. The ancient city was named Antinoöpolis after a beautiful Greek youth who drowned near there. It was founded in his memory by the emperor Hadrian around A.D. 13. A major weaving center in antiquity, some of its products have a classical flavor that may derive from Hadrian’s interest in early Greek art. The archaic style of Greece was revived during his reign. Later, in the Christian period, Antinoöpolis became the site of a famous monastery founded by Saint Samuel. While it is impossible to place total reliance on antique dealers’ attributions, the textiles in this group have similarities that make a common source believable. It is assumed that Rietz purchased them as a group, perhaps from a dealer in the vicinity.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 25, pp. 102, 114-115; color plate, p. 70.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Length = 20.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2382   CAS 0389-2382; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1000-1100 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Decorated roundel from a tunic. The dark pink ground of this piece is slightly faded (the reverse is darker than the front). The design is worked in linen that has darkened with time and dirt. The main motif is a starlike (sic), linear floral interlace with a small, spirited lion occupying the center. Around the edge is a row of small crosses attached by their bases to the narrow band that encircles the roundel. The roundel is woven on two-ply Z-twist linen warp, with S-twist wool and linen weft, 11 x 76 [warp : weft per square cm]. The technique is tapestry, worked with curving wefts that follow the line of the design. There are long weft floats on the back. Like so many of the extant textiles, this roundel was cut from another, probably worn-out, garment and reused. The edges were turned under and the piece was attached to the new garment by rather long, judging from the spacing of the needle holes, running stitches. All yarn is S-twist. Eleventh century. Remarks: Lions, as mentioned previously [CAS 0389-2431], have protective attributes. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 69, pp. 136, 180-181.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.0, Length = 11.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2383   CAS 0389-2383; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Antinoöpolis (Shaikh Abada aka El Sheik Abara)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 470-535 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Fragment of a textile ornament. The fragment retains a group of figures rendered in dark brown on a linen ground that is considerably discolored. The design is a roundel delineated by a plain, solid-color band enclosing a group of men and lions. The men are armed with large stones and small shields, and they wear short mantles. Each attacks a lion. The lion-man groups face in opposite directions and are set one above the other on a diagonal. What remains of the piece is tapestry on grouped linen warps, linen and wool weft 15 x 40 [warp : weft per square cm]. Curving wefts help to accentuate the design. A few small details appear to be embroidered. All yarn is S-twist. Late fifth or early sixth century. Related examples: The style and form of ornamentation on a child’s tunic in Brooklyn, acc. # 749 (Thompson 1971:44, no. 17) is quite similar to [this] fragment. Remarks: The appearance of the textile of which this is a fragment may be inferred from the Brooklyn child’s tunic. In the Brooklyn example, the roundel (really more nearly an oval) that contains the figures is set in a rectangle that is in turn framed with a rinceau. Battles between men and animals are thought to signify the struggle between the good and evil in human nature. The idea is an ancient one, retained in later times. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 17-26 (CAS 0389-2379, -2381, -2383, -2387, -2395, -2408A,B, -2418, -2428, -2431, -2587)] are reportedly from Shaikh Abada, or El Sheik Abara - the Arabic name for the site is transliterated variously. The ancient city was named Antinoöpolis after a beautiful Greek youth who drowned near there. It was founded in his memory by the emperor Hadrian around A.D. 13. A major weaving center in antiquity, some of its products have a classical flavor that may derive from Hadrian’s interest in early Greek art. The archaic style of Greece was revived during his reign. Later, in the Christian period, Antinoöpolis became the site of a famous monastery founded by Saint Samuel. While it is impossible to place total reliance on antique dealers’ attributions, the textiles in this group have similarities that make a common source believable. It is assumed that Rietz purchased them as a group, perhaps from a dealer in the vicinity.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 21, pp. 102, 110.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Length = 10.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2384   CAS 0389-2384; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 900-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Oval garment ornament. The ornament has a wide, outer border with dark pink ground and a linear rinceau worked in linen, now beige in color, but originally white. In a smaller oval in the center is a stylized flower in a wreath of multicolored leaves, dark pink, dull yellow, and two shades of green. The ground is beige. The weave is tapestry with linen warp, wool and linen weft, 9 x 50 [warp : weft per square cm]. The work is exceptionally fine with short weft floats on the back. All yarn is S-twist. Tenth century. Remarks: Multicolored leaves arranged in bands or garlands form a common motif in architectural mosaics. An early example appears in the mausoleum of Galla Placidia at Ravenna, Italy, built in the fifth century. [This] textile version is more rigid and is certainly later in date. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 70, pp. 136, 180-181.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Length = 12.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2385   CAS 0389-2385; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 500-600 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Fragment of a tapestry square from a cushion (?) (sic). This fragment is part of a square motif with a wide, compound border enclosing five roundels, a small one in each corner, a large one in the center. The pattern is worked in purple, green, orange, and red on a cream-colored ground. The main part of the border contains a braid delineated in white on a purple ground. At the outer edge is an inverted arcade with a small roundel under each arch. What remains of the large central roundel indicates that it may have contained a representation of a centaur. The one extant corner roundel contains a male figure wearing a short cloak and apparently trampling grapes, represented by thirteen purple dots. Next to this corner roundel is a vase from which grows a grapevine. This piece was woven entirely in tapestry with wool and linen weft on wool warp, 11 x 40 [warp : weft per square cm]. Details and the pattern of the border were worked in weft floats. All yarn is S-twist. Sixth century. Remarks: The 3.4 cm of surviving selvedge indicates that the piece may have been woven as a single unit that was then stitched to a larger textile. Similar specimens have been discovered attached to weft-loop-pile textiles intended to cover cushions. This piece belongs to a large group of polychrome textiles that retain design elements derived from Greek art but which have acquired Christian symbolism. Vintage scenes showing the crushing of the grapes to make wine can be understood as a symbol for the sacrifice of Jesus. An overflowing vase, here overflowing with grapevines, sometimes signifies one of the rivers of Paradise. When complete, the design may have included a total of four vases, one for each of the four rivers of Paradise. A centaur or a horseman is a symbol of good, controlling or attempting to control one’s baser instincts. Colorful as this piece is, it should be noted that the disposition of the colors is not at all realistic. Purple is the dominant color, used for the border, the rinceau, and the figures, while red, green, and orange enliven the minor details. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 28, pp. 116-118, 194; color plate, cover page.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15., Length = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2386   CAS 0389-2386; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Akhmîm (Panopolis)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-500 CE, possibly
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Silk; Linen
Description “Tunic shoulder-band pendant medallion from Akhmîm. Cream-colored warp, light green and cream-colored weft. Symmetrical floral design composed of small block-shaped units. The back of the textile shows the design in reverse. A silk, weft-faced drawloom twill, there is one main warp between two binder warps with three main warps to a pattern unit. The warp is single-ply Z-twist; the weft yarns appear to have no twist at all. The piece is heavily damaged and has been crudely and wrongly restored by pasting small pieces of linen cloth to the back. Its original form can be conjectured by the observation of related textiles in other collections. Edges of the piece have been folded under, indicating that it was appliquéd to a garment. Fifth century in style, but perhaps later in construction. Related examples: London, Victoria and Albert Museum, 798, 799 (Kendrick 1922); Textile Museum, Washington D.C. (sic), 721.10 (Bellinger 1950-52:15). Remarks: A linen garment with silk appliqués woven in a similar style is extant, London, Victoria and Albert Museum, 794 (sic) (Kendrick 1922). Drawloom textiles of the class to which [this] specimen belongs had a long life (see Grube 1962). The complexity of the weave was such that it discouraged creativity or even experimentation with modest variations, so once drafted, a pattern tended to remain unchanged for generations. Akhmîm is the modern name for the ancient city of Panopolis. It may have been a center for the production of drawloom silks. In the Early Christian period a large monastery was founded nearby, the White Monastery, which still stands and is used as a place of worship. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 34, pp. 116, 125, 128.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.0, Length = 12.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2387   CAS 0389-2387; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Antinoöpolis (Shaikh Abada aka El Sheik Abara)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-500 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Fragment of a square tunic ornament. The brown pattern elements that decorate this fragment have a beige, originally white, ground. The motif is square, and it is bordered with small roundels, ‘pearls,’ seven on a side. A large roundel in the center contains a depiction of a running hound surrounded by leafy sprays. Most of what remains of this fragment was woven in tapestry on grouped linen warps, wool and linen weft, 6 x 24-48 [warp : weft per square cm], and rep, all linen, 16 x 14 [warp : weft per square cm]. Normal tapestry technique with weft shots curved to accentuate lines of design (sic). All yarn is S-twist. Fifth century. Remarks: The ‘pearl’ border of this piece is a common design feature of Persian silks. In Eastern art, jeweled frames imply that the subject so decorated is special in some way - magical or spiritual. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 17-26 (CAS 0389-2379, -2381, -2383, -2387, -2395, -2408A,B, -2418, -2428, -2431, -2587)] are reportedly from Shaikh Abada, or El Sheik Abara - the Arabic name for the site is transliterated variously. The ancient city was named Antinoöpolis after a beautiful Greek youth who drowned near there. It was founded in his memory by the emperor Hadrian around A.D. 13. A major weaving center in antiquity, some of its products have a classical flavor that may derive from Hadrian’s interest in early Greek art. The archaic style of Greece was revived during his reign. Later, in the Christian period, Antinoöpolis became the site of a famous monastery founded by Saint Samuel. While it is impossible to place total reliance on antique dealers’ attributions, the textiles in this group have similarities that make a common source believable. It is assumed that Rietz purchased them as a group, perhaps from a dealer in the vicinity.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 23, pp. 102, 112-113.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.0, Length = 10.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2388   CAS 0389-2388; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 500-600 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Square decorative garment insert. The ground of the square is dark blue, with a border of red hooks. The center motif of four birds seated in a fanciful symmetrical plant, is worked in pink, green, and off-white. The weave is tapestry, wool warp, linen and wool weft, 14-16 x 27 [warp : weft per square cm]. All yarn is S-twist. Sixth century. Related examples: Washington D.C. (sic), Textile Museum (Riefstahl 1941, no. 178). Remarks: Essentially, this is a tree-of-life motif in abbreviated form. The motif refers to a tree in the garden of Eden and also to the Tree, that is the cross, of the Crucifixion. (The connection between this cross and the tree of life is sometimes indicated by placing birds in the angles made by the cross arm, as can be seen in another textile in the Rietz Collection, Number 37 [CAS 0389-2380].) Different varieties of birds have particular meanings in Early Christian art. Doves, perhaps the smaller of the two [types of] birds depicted here, signify deliverance and the Holy Ghost. Peacocks, the two larger birds, are symbols of immortality. The tree-of-life motif is fairly common in Coptic textiles, usually rendered in a style related to that of Sassanian silks. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 36, pp. 116, 130-131; color plate, p. 72.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Length = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2389   CAS 0389-2389; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Akhmîm (Panopolis)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 800-900 CE, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Tunic roundel from Akhmîm. The roundel has a wide, dark pink border decorated with an arcade, each arch containing a ‘pearl.’ In the center is a dark pink motif on a tan ground that may represent a man attacking a lion. There is one filler-motif, a small quatrefoil. Made of wool and linen weft on dyed linen warp, 7 x 50 [warp : weft per square cm], the roundel was woven in a normal tapestry technique. The dyed warps are of three different colors, dark blue, dark yellow, and light brown, regularly arranged. Since this has no visible effect so far as the tapestry roundel is concerned, it is probable that the garment ornamented by the roundel was woven in a pattern weave, for example, a three-rod twill, which would have made effective use of the three colors. All yarn is S-twist. Ninth century (?) (sic). Remarks: At present, the roundel is mounted on a linen textile, possibly ancient, but not related to it. For information about the site, see remarks for Number 34 [CAS 0389-2386]. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 58, pp. 136, 166-167.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.5, Length = 15.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2390   CAS 0389-2390; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 600-700 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Fragment of a tunic clavus. What remains is a multicolored band with double jewel inlay borders framing a variety of motifs: two nude dancers, a winged child, a winged dog, and a fragmentary motif that may represent the lower part of a standing, robed figure. On a dark pink ground, figures and border are worked in medium pink, black, light green, gray, beige, and dull yellow. The fragment is tapestry, woven in wool and linen weft, linen warp, 8 x 36 [warp : weft per square cm]. All yarn is S-twist. Seventh century. Remarks: This clavus fragment is mounted on a linen cloth, perhaps ancient, but unrelated. Turned-under edges indicate that the piece was reused in antiquity. The theme of the motif could be Dionysian, the robed figure representing this god. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 41, pp. 136-137.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.5, Length = 18.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2391   CAS 0389-2391; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 900-1000 CE, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Tunic sleeve fragment. The dark yellow ground is decorated with bands and figures in dull purple and dark green. The design is organized as two identical bands, each with a single line of reverse arcade on the outermost edge. The filler motif, a fish nibbling the stem of a floating water plant, is repeated nine times on each band. The motifs are disposed in double rows on each band, forming two processions of fish swimming in opposite directions. The weave is tapestry with wool warp and weft, 10 x 78 [warp : weft per square cm]. All yarn is S-twist. Tenth century (?) (sic). Related example: London, Victoria and Albert Museum (Kendrick 1920, no. 18 pl. 26; Baginski and Tidhar 1980:79, no. 97). Remarks: The fish and water plant motif was a common one in ancient Egyptian art and continued in use during the Coptic period, one of the few ancient motifs to be retained by Coptic artists. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 52, pp. 136, 158-159; color plate, p. 141.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.0, Length = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2392   CAS 0389-2392; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 700-800 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Fragment of a tunic sleeve. The sleeve is decorated with brown bands and figures on a cream-colored ground. The design is composed of two bands filled with figures and separated by a narrow band with a simple cable pattern. The outer border bands are edged with a reverse scallop, each point terminating with a vine leaf. (One border band is missing, but presumably it matched the other.) In the center of the figured bands are ovals, each containing the figure of a hare. Flanking the ovals are pairs of lozenges with vine scrolls at the corner, containing, respectively, a smaller lozenge with vine leaves, a pair of fish, a single fish, and a standing bird (a guineafowl? (sic)). The sleeve is tapestry, woven on paired warps with wool warp and weft, 16 x 24 [warp : weft per square cm]. There are many short slits left open. All yarn is S-twist. Eighth century. Remarks: The figured elements suggest a heraldic or zodiacal symbolism with possible significance to the original owner or the textile. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 50, pp. 136, 154-155.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.0, Length = 15.5
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2393   CAS 0389-2393; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1000-1200 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Fragment of a decorated textile. This multicolored square ornament is composed of geometric motifs. In the center is a circle framed by a square. In each corner a smaller circle is connected to the middle square by a short length of cable pattern. A band containing a braid connects the small roundels at top and bottom, a wider band with a species of twined pattern (sic) connects the roundels at the sides. The middle circle is filled with small geometric motifs, the outer circles by lozenges. The piece is tapestry weave with linen warp and wool and linen weft, 8 x 32 [warp : weft per square cm]. All yarn is S-twist. Eleventh or twelfth century. Remarks: The design bears a resemblance to designs found on some early medieval jeweled book covers. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 72, pp. 136, 182-183.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.0, Length = 12.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2394   CAS 0389-2394; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 370-435 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Square cut from a woman’s tunic. A formal, monochrome rinceau with filler-motifs, originally purple but now brown, decorates this piece. Three of its roundels contain symmetrical plants, three others animals. Two of the animals are hounds and one is a lion. The backgrounds of the animals are shaded; backgrounds of the plants, plain. Leaves, or possibly lotus pods, sprout from the vine stalks. The leaves of the small plants resemble vine leaves. The linen tabby ground, 16 x 16 [warp : weft per square cm], has tapestry inserts woven in wool on grouped linen warps, 9 x 48 [warp : weft per square cm]. The weaving reflects considerable skill - the threads are fine and placed with precision. All yarn is S-twist. Late fourth or early fifth century. Related example: An entire garment in Moscow, Pushkin Museum inv. #5823 (Shurinova 1967:5). Remarks: The piece could be a part of a garment resembling the tunic in the Pushkin Collection, cited above, which is ornamented with motifs nearly identical to those of [this] specimen. The Moscow tunic has been identified as a woman’s dress. From depictions in art it appears that the garments of women were more extensively decorated than those of men and were more likely to feature figured or floral motifs in their decorations. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 13, pp. 82, 99.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.0, Length = 17.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2395   CAS 0389-2395; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Antinoöpolis (Shaikh Abada aka El Sheik Abara)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-500 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Square tunic ornament. The ground is tan, the ornament dull purple and cream. The design is based upon a square. This has a reversed arcade border and smaller square in its center with a cruciform-knot filler motif. The remainder of the basic square is filled with four gammulae, two of them decorated with filler motifs of disks and fish-form blobs, two with a pattern composed of cruciform rosettes. The technique is tapestry on grouped linen warps with wool and linen weft, 11 x 48 [warp : weft per square cm]. Some of the ornament is done in weft floats. All yarn is S-twist. Fifth century. Remarks: The knot motif used on this piece may be a form of cross. The design organization is the same as that of the squares on Number 9 [CAS 0389-2375], but the filler motifs are much coarser. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 17-26 (CAS 0389-2379, -2381, -2383, -2387, -2395, -2408A,B, -2418, -2428, -2431, -2587)] are reportedly from Shaikh Abada, or El Sheik Abara - the Arabic name for the site is transliterated variously. The ancient city was named Antinoöpolis after a beautiful Greek youth who drowned near there. It was founded in his memory by the emperor Hadrian around A.D. 13. A major weaving center in antiquity, some of its products have a classical flavor that may derive from Hadrian’s interest in early Greek art. The archaic style of Greece was revived during his reign. Later, in the Christian period, Antinoöpolis became the site of a famous monastery founded by Saint Samuel. While it is impossible to place total reliance on antique dealers’ attributions, the textiles in this group have similarities that make a common source believable. It is assumed that Rietz purchased them as a group, perhaps from a dealer in the vicinity.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 17, pp. 102, 105.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.5, Length = 13.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2396   CAS 0389-2396; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 800-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Section of a tunic neck band (?) (sic). The fragment is a polychrome band with one plain border and one jeweled border of rectangular ‘gems’ in plain settings. The design motifs are flower sprays and a nude female dancer with a narrow, green scarf draped over her left arm and a basket or cornucopia of flowers held in her raised right hand. The figure and the borders are worked in beige, light green, and black on a dark rose-red ground. The band is woven in tapestry on linen warp with wool and linen weft, 10 x 58 [warp : weft per square cm]. One border is worked in such a manner as to give a three-dimensional effect, accomplished by overpacking (sic) the weft, thus causing the surface to pucker. There is a double row of twining on one end. All yarn is S-twist. Ninth or tenth century. Remarks: The piece was reused in antiquity. Nudity, as mentioned earlier [CAS 0389-2539], had connotations of purity. A tunic fragment in Brooklyn, Brooklyn Museum of Art acc. no. 38.753, is decorated with a nude woman dancing in an area defined by a representation of a chain supporting a jeweled cross (Thompson 1971:82-83). [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 54, pp. 136, 160.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Length = 17.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2397   CAS 0389-2397; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 270-335 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Square emblem cut from a pallium (?) (sic). The square has a red-purple ground with a pattern worked in white. The design consists of a border of stylized grape leaves surrounding a center block composed of four similar grape leaves. At the top and bottom of the square is a cable pattern that degenerates at the sides, becoming a sketchy design suggesting chicken scratches. The little that remains of the ground was woven in linen rep, 22 x 9 [warp : weft per square cm]. The background of the emblem was woven in tapestry, wool weft on grouped linen warps, 16 x 13 [warp : weft per square cm]. The details of the design were worked in a combination of embroidery and weft floats. The tapestry background of the emblem was woven in evenly placed straight shots; the weft-float surface pattern was worked over it as the background weaving progressed. All yarn is S-twist. Late third or early fourth century. Remarks: The pallium, as it is shown worn by ordinary men in Early Christian art, is commonly decorated with square purple emblems. Such emblems may have signified social position or office. The simple design of this specimen might have been intended to appeal to a follower of one of the more austere schools of philosophy. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 1, pp. 82-84.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.5, Length = 18.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2398   CAS 0389-2398; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 270-335 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Oval dress ornament. The ornament is an orbiculum with a linear pattern of diagonally-placed (sic) meander bands, delineated in tan on a red-purple ground. The motif was woven in the tapestry technique, in fine wool yarn on paired linen warps, 8 x 50 [warp : weft per square cm]. The surface patterning was created from weft floats of undyed linen thread. The ground motif was woven in sections that conform to the main lines of the surface patterning. All yarn is S-twist. Late third or early fourth century. Related examples: Paris, Louvre (Du Bourguet 1964, no. A 23). Remarks: Tunics in Early Christian and Byzantine art were often decorated with matching sets of round, square, or oval motifs, one motif over each shoulder and two others placed in the region of the knees. It is possible that they were intended to guard the vital arm and knee joints from real or imagined dangers. The delicate, restrained linear decoration is typical of the period. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 3, pp. 82, 84-85.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.5, Length = 16.5
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2399   CAS 0389-2399; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Bawit (Baweet), probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 600-700 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Part of a coverlet or hanging from Bawit (?) (sic). The allover (sic) design is composed of plain band alternating with figured ones. The figured bands have compound borders consisting of a plain band and one occupied by trefoils linked by half-circles. Fabulous beings and symmetrical plant forms comprise the motifs of the figured bands. The ground is dark pink, and the dividing borders and figures are worked in dull red, beige, medium pink, blue-green, and black. The weave is tapestry, worked entirely in wool, 7 x 38 [warp : weft per square cm]. The warp has been dyed. All yarn is S-twist. Seventh century. Remarks: The fanciful nature of the figures, the trefoil borders, and the general organization of the design all recall the much earlier banded embroidered textile found in Noin Ula, which has Hellenistic elements in its design (Trever 1932, pl. 3, 7). For notes on the presumed find site of [this] textile see the remarks for Number 37 [CAS 0389-2380]. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 43, pp. 45, 136, 147; color plate, p. 146.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.0, Length = 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2400   CAS 0389-2400; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Assyūt (Assuit)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 600-700 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Two fragments of a tunic from Assyūt [CAS 0389-2400, 0389-2404]. One fragment is from the sleeve of the tunic and is ornamented with a polychrome design organized in bands on a beige ground. The lower two bands are decorated with a pink-and-green lozenge pattern with Greek crosses as filler motifs. These have yellow and green borders of spiral-wave design (sic). The upper band [CAS 0389-2400] contains two rows of dark blue and light green flying genii wearing derbylike (sic) hats and carrying large bowls in their outstretched arms. The other fragment [CAS 0389-2404] is from the yoke. This fragment contains three figured bands separated by rows of geometric motifs resembling spearheads and hooks in shades of yellow, green, and pink. The upper two figured bands contain pink and dark blue running hounds, each in a cartouche. The lower bands contain green creatures with long snouts, crocodiles (?) (sic). The technique of both pieces is tapestry, wool and linen [S-twist] weft on two-ply Z-twist linen warps. The thread count of the sleeve piece is 5 x 54 [warp : weft per square cm], of the yoke piece, 6 x 50 [warp : weft per square cm]. Portions of both side selvedges are preserved on the sleeve fragment. Seventh century. Remarks: Assyūt, the presumed provenance of this piece, may not have been its place of manufacture. The figure style of the textile places it in a class of textiles produced in a weaving center believed to have been located farther south, in Upper Egypt. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 35A, pp. 116, 128-129.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.0, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2401   CAS 0389-2401; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Assuit
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1000-1100 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Section of a tunic sleeve. The sleeve has a plain beige ground with a rectangular red-purple insert. The insert is bordered top and bottom with a band of small crosses and is divided into three parts. An oval in the middle panel contains an equal-armed cross, a lesser oval with (sic) a small cross at the center. The arms of the main cross are decorated with a stylized vine with leaves, grape clusters, and tendrils. The side panels are divided down the center by a band of small crosses and are filled with motifs that vaguely suggest crosses and anchors. The piece is wool, tapestry weave with different thread counts in the ground and ornament, [respectively] 12 x 32 [warp : weft per square cm] and 11 x 64 [warp : weft per square cm]. There are some embroidered details. Three selvedges are preserved. The side selvedges were woven over two warp bundles to make a firm edge. The upper selvedge was finished by twisting unused warp ends in such a way as to form a corded edge. All yarn is S-twist. Eleventh century. Remarks: The somewhat obscure nature of the Christian symbols may have been a response to a ruling that required Christians to signify their religion by their dress combined with a desire on the part of the wearer to make such indicators as inconspicuous as possible. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 67, pp. 136, 176, 179; color plate, p. 145.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.0, Length = 28.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2402   CAS 0389-2402; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 300-335 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Section cut from a tunic sleeve. The tan ground, originally white, bears two bands decorated with dark purple, double-scroll motifs alternating with small roundels. Each roundel is ornamented with a small rosette. The ground is linen rep, 24 x 15 [warp : weft per square cm], the inserts wool tapestry, 10 x 26 [warp : weft per square cm], with weft-floated ornament. Both right and left selvedges are preserved. The weaving of the ornamental motifs appears to have started at the left, and each motif was completed before the next one was started. Above the decorated bands is a shadow band composed of four shots of bundled wefts. The method of inserting weft floats can be clearly seen on the reverse side. All yarn is S-twist. Early fourth century. Remarks: White tunics with plain or simply ornamented, double purple sleeve bands occur frequently in Early Christian art. Usually the tunics also carried matching bands descending vertically from the shoulders on both the front and the back. Like the [textile CAS 0389-2397], the modest design might have been considered suitable for a person of philosophical bent. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 2, pp. 1, 82, 84-85; color plate, p. 67.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.0, Length = 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2403   CAS 0389-2403; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-500 CE, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Tunic sleeve ornament. The ornament consists of two dark purple bands, each bearing an identical angular knot interlace. Between the bands is a row of two varieties of symmetrical cartouches, dark purple in color. The ground is tan linen rep. The linen rep ground has a count of 13 x 8 [warp : weft per square cm], and is ornamented with a ridged band made from three shots of bundled wefts. The tapestry insert was woven in wool and linen weft on linen warp, 11 x 54 [warp : weft per square cm], in a normal tapestry weave with weft-float ornamentation. All yarn is S-twist. Fifth century (?) (sic). Remarks: This sleeve ornament was reused in antiquity. At present, it is lightly glued to the plain rep textile. This latter is ancient, and may be part of the tunic to which the sleeve ornament last belonged. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 10, pp. 82, 96-97.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.0, Length = 33.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2404   CAS 0389-2404; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Assyūt (Assuit)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 600-700 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Two fragments of a tunic from Assyūt [CAS 0389-2400, 0389-2404]. One fragment is from the sleeve of the tunic and is ornamented with a polychrome design organized in bands on a beige ground. The lower two bands are decorated with a pink-and-green lozenge pattern with Greek crosses as filler motifs. These have yellow and green borders of spiral-wave design (sic). The upper band [CAS 0389-2400] contains two rows of dark blue and light green flying genii wearing derbylike (sic) hats and carrying large bowls in their outstretched arms. The other fragment [CAS 0389-2404] is from the yoke. This fragment contains three figured bands separated by rows of geometric motifs resembling spearheads and hooks in shades of yellow, green, and pink. The upper two figured bands contain pink and dark blue running hounds, each in a cartouche. The lower bands contain green creatures with long snouts, crocodiles (?) (sic). The technique of both pieces is tapestry, wool and linen [S-twist] weft on two-ply Z-twist linen warps. The thread count of the sleeve piece is 5 x 54 [warp : weft per square cm], of the yoke piece, 6 x 50 [warp : weft per square cm]. Portions of both side selvedges are preserved on the sleeve fragment. Seventh century. Remarks: Assyūt, the presumed provenance of this piece, may not have been its place of manufacture. The figure style of the textile places it in a class of textiles produced in a weaving center believed to have been located farther south, in Upper Egypt. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 35B, pp. 116, 128-129; color plate, p. 71.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.0, Length = 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2405   CAS 0389-2405; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 900-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Upper portion of a tunic front. The polychrome design on a dark pink ground is organized as a rectangular panel framed on three sides by plain and figured dark blue bands. Some of the figures appear to represent butterflies: the other are nude dancer. At the upper end of the panel is a rectangle containing stylized figures that could represent satyrs and maenads. Standing in the center is an imposing, robed figure. The technique is tapestry, 7 x 30 [warp : weft per square cm], woven entirely in wool and so carefully worked that the front and the back are nearly identical. All yarn is S-twist. Tenth century. Remarks: The figure in the center may be Dionysus or Orpheus. Some late antique religious cults worshipped Dionysus or Orpheus in connection with Neopythagoreanism, interpreting them as representations of sacrifice and rebirth. The figures in the border, butterflies and putti, are emblems of Eros and Psyche, mythical figures whose story was given meaning on a metaphysical level by certain pagan-influenced thinkers of the early Christian era. The form of the dot-cluster filler motifs is typical of textiles known to have been woven during the Fatimid period which helps date this piece. The dark pink ground is also a late feature. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 55, pp. 136, 160-163.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 38.0, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2406   CAS 0389-2406; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 370-435 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Pallium ornament. The dark purple rectangle has a wide border of two plain bands edging a third band decorated with widely spaced circles. The circles contain four-petaled rosette filler-motifs. In the center of the rectangle is an elaborate curvilinear geometric interlace. The rectangle was worked in wool and linen on grouped linen warps, 6 x 40 [warp : weft per square cm]. The weave is tapestry. The lines of the design were carried out in weft floats and embroidery done during the course of the weaving. Three techniques: tapestry, ressort, and embroidery, are skillfully combined in the decoration of [this specimen]. All yarn is S-twist. Late fourth or early fifth century. Remarks: In antiquity, this piece was cut from the garment it decorated originally and applied to another. White pallia ornamented with large purple rectangles were worn by court officials in late antique times, as evidenced by works of art; for example, the apse mosaic of the emperor Justinian and his court in San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy (Grabar 1966:158-164; Paolucci 1978:46, 47, 50, 51). [This] example is earlier, judging from the style of the interlace design. The interlace design, like that of Number 4 [CAS 0389-2377], may have been intended to avert, or divert, the evil eye, protecting the wearer of the ornament from its baleful effects. A highly placed official would need such protection, given the rough nature of the politics of the period. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 7, pp. 82, 90-91; color plate, p. 68.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 34.0, Length = 39.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2407   CAS 0389-2407; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 300-400 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Oval pallium ornament. The design is based upon a slightly distorted dark purple circle with a tan, originally white, spiral-wave border. Its center is filled with a grid design. Alternate intersections of the grid lines are decorated with four-petaled rosettes. Figure-eight motifs occupy the grid rectangles. The ground has been completely removed; it was most probably linen rep. The ornament itself is tapestry, wool and linen weft on linen warp, 8 x 28 [warp : weft per square cm]. There is an extraordinary displacement of warp threads. The fine linear details of the design were worked in weft floats, the solid areas were carried out in tapestry. Abrupt changes in the warp direction are clearly visible in the border region. All yarn is S-twist. Fourth century. Related example: Moscow, Pushkin Museum inv. #362 (Shurinova 1967:64). Remarks: The warp displacement suggests that this piece was woven on a warp-weighted loom. The warp-weighted loom was retained by the Romans for weaving the garments worn by brides and those worn by young men when they came of age. Also, special types of weaving techniques are easier to carry out on this most ancient loom, a fact which might account for its continued preservation. The handsome appearance of this roundel, with its fine linear pattern, would certainly make it an appropriate decoration for a garment worn during a serious, formal ceremony. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 6, pp. 82, 88-89.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 34.0, Length = 35.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2408A,B   CAS 0389-2408A,B; Coptic textile fragments (2)
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragments (2)
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Antinoöpolis (Shaikh Abada aka El Sheik Abara)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 500-600 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Pair of tunic sleeve ornaments. Each sleeve ornament consists of two nearly identical bands, with brownish purple figures and borders on the tan, originally white, ground. The same design elements occur on both sleeves. Each band has inverted arcade borders and crenellated ends. At the upper end of three of the bands is a nude warrior carrying a shield, at the lower another nude warrior wearing a sword-belt and holding the left hand aloft. The same warriors appear on the fourth band, but their positions are reversed. Between the two warriors, and placed at a right angle to their line or march, is a small running lion. Dots act as filler motif. The foundation is linen rep, 16 x 12 [warp : weft per square cm]; the ornamentation is tapestry, wool and linen on linen warp, 8 x 36 [warp : weft per square cm], with weft float details. Normal tapestry technique was used with a minimal use of weft floats. The tapestry elements are whip-stitched to the rep textile pieces, an indication that the pieces were originally part of another garment. All yarn is S-twist. Sixth century. Remarks: See remarks for Number 16 [CAS 0389-2426], which has some of the same motifs but which is earlier in style. The raised hand is an ancient gesture of blessing or protection. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 17-26 (CAS 0389-2379, -2381, -2383, -2387, -2395, -2408A,B, -2418, -2428, -2431, -2587)] are reportedly from Shaikh Abada, or El Sheik Abara - the Arabic name for the site is transliterated variously. The ancient city was named Antinoöpolis after a beautiful Greek youth who drowned near there. It was founded in his memory by the emperor Hadrian around A.D. 13. A major weaving center in antiquity, some of its products have a classical flavor that may derive from Hadrian’s interest in early Greek art. The archaic style of Greece was revived during his reign. Later, in the Christian period, Antinoöpolis became the site of a famous monastery founded by Saint Samuel. While it is impossible to place total reliance on antique dealers’ attributions, the textiles in this group have similarities that make a common source believable. It is assumed that Rietz purchased them as a group, perhaps from a dealer in the vicinity.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 24, pp. i, 102, 112-113.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.0; 30.0, Length = 20.0; 21.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2409   CAS 0389-2409; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 600-700 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Rectangle cut from the upper part of a tunic. The clavi bands have semicircular ends and borders of jewel inlay with epsilon-shaped cells. Each band is ornamented with a haloed figure wearing an elaborate robe and carrying a lyre. The space remaining is occupied by four symmetrical plant motifs. The tapestry bands are worked in dark yellow, dull red, dark blue, light green, and tan. The plain foundation textile is a brownish yellow. The weave of both the ground and the clavi is tapestry, wool warp and weft, 8-10 x 34 [warp : weft per square cm]. The clavi are whip-stitched to the plain tapestry textile. All yarn is S-twist. Seventh century. Related examples: Figures depicted in the same style appear on a piece in Washington, D.C., Textile Museum (Riefstahl 1941:257). See also Kybelova (1967:130, pl. 86). Remarks: From this point onward the human figure becomes increasingly stylized, moving farther and farther away from Greek anatomical canons. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 42, pp. 136-138; color plate, p. 139.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 34.0, Length = 43.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2410   CAS 0389-2410; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 900-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Strip cut from a patterned tunic. The original textile of which this is a portion appears to have had an overall design organized around rows of battlement meander. The meander is dark blue and is decorated with six-petaled rosettes. The spaces delineated by the bends in the meander are filled with tau motifs, with bifurcated bases, and are flanked by large, six-petaled rosettes. The ground is tan, and the motifs are worked in black, tan, red, yellow, light blue, and pink. The weave is tapestry, wool and linen [S-twist] weft on linen two-ply Z-twist warp, 9 x 56 [warp : weft per square cm]. Tenth century. Remarks: Much of what characterizes Coptic art is absent from this colorful textile with its completely nonrepresentational decoration. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 63, pp. 136, 170-171.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Length = 39.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2411   CAS 0389-2411; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data al-Bahnasā (al-Bahnasa aka Oxyrhynchus)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1000-1100 CE, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Tunic yoke fragment from al-Bahnasā. The dull purple band ornament is bordered with a spiral-wave design. The interior is divided into three small bands, two plain ones framing a third containing symmetrical linear motifs representing stylized grapevines. Shortly past the point where the band turns the corner is a different motif, perhaps an amphora. These designs are worked in cream color. A small fragment of the body of the tunic remains, indicating that it was dark orange. The tunic was woven in the tapestry technique with wool warp and weft, 6 x 40 [warp : weft per square cm]. All yarn is S-twist. Eleventh century (?) (sic). Remarks: When complete, this garment must have been both colorful and elegant with its color scheme of dull purple and dark orange. The amphora and vine symbol was a common Christian motif. Al-Bahnasā, better known as Oxyrhynchus, was one of the great weaving centers of Egypt in the Coptic period. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 68, pp. 136, 178, 193.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Length = 41.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2412   CAS 0389-2412; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 800-900 CE, possibly
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Fragments of tunic clavi. The design is worked in brownish purple on a beige ground. The band has spiral-wave edge borders enclosing motifs of warriors and lions. The warriors hold their right hands in the air. The lions are positioned at right angles to the ground lines of the warriors. The piece was woven in tapestry with wool warp and weft, 7 x 40 [warp : weft per square cm]. The details are worked in weft floats. There are some grouped wefts in the ground. All yarn is S-twist. [A] late example of a common sixth-century design. It may be ninth century in date. Remarks: The two fragments belong to the same garment but are not continuous. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 32, pp. 116, 124-125.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.5, Length = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2413   CAS 0389-2413; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 300-400 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Pair of tunic clavi sewn together to form a wide band. The clavi are dull purple bands with scalloped edges. Their decoration consists of a small, undulating ladder band down the centers with filler-motifs of circles in two sizes. The larger circles contain various ornaments: circles with dot-clusters, rings of dots, four-petaled rosettes, hooked crosses, and a motif suggesting a laurel wreath. The ground is linen rep, 28 x 20 [warp : weft per square cm]; the clavi are woven in tapestry warps, 9 x 68 [warp : weft per square cm]. The design of the bands is carried out principally in an erratic weft-float technique. All yarn is S-twist. Fourth century. Related example: Paris, Louvre X4392 (Du Bourguet 1964). Remarks: The piece is composed of two bands sewn together, possibly in antiquity. One band retains a strip of rep along one edge and a portion of the selvedge. The tunic to which the clavi belonged must have been a sober and dignified garment made in the best Roman tradition. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 5, pp. 15, 82, 86-87.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 35.0, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2414   CAS 0389-2414; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 900-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Decorated band fragment. The piece has borders ornamented with motifs of fish. In one section the fish motif is interrupted by a rectangular panel containing six ovals. The latter may depict gems in broad settings. The middle of the band is filled with an overall pattern of symmetrical floral motifs. The ground is red; the jewels are green; and the design is worked in tan, blue-green, and black. The weave is tapestry, wool and linen [S-twist] weft on two-ply Z-twist warp, 10 x 66 [warp : weft per square cm]. Tenth century. Remarks: The fish may or may not symbolize Christ; their association with jewels suggests that their meaning has religious connotations. The tight placement of the motifs and the minimum of background are in marked contrast to earlier Coptic design habits and may be the result of Arabian influence. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 45, pp. 136, 149.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.0, Length = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2415   CAS 0389-2415; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 800-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Section cut from a banded textile. The design scheme consists of a decorated red band between two plain dark-blue ones. The red band has double borders, the outer border ornamented with tan Greek crosses, the inner border with linked tricolor ivy leaves on a tan ground. The center of the band contains a procession of quadrupeds, some with horns. Between each animal is a formal plant motif. The animals and plants are worked in dull yellow, pink, light green, and medium green. The piece is tapestry, with wool warp and weft, 9 x 32 [warp : weft per square cm]. All yarn is S-twist. Ninth or tenth century. Remarks: Processions of animals have a long history in Classical art and derive from the Near East. This example represents an early Medieval version of an ancient theme. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 44, pp. 75, 136, 148; color plate, p. 140.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.0, Length = 13.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2416   CAS 0389-2416; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 600-700 CE, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Tunic clavus fragment. The clavus has a rounded end and a border of reverse arcade. The interior contains a three-part cartouche composed of a lozenge flanked by circles, all with foliage embellishments and a dwarf (?) (sic) enclosed in an oval frame of oak leaves and acorns. The clavus terminates in a short stem ending in an oval containing a cluster of three leaves. The design is carried out in brownish purple on a tan ground. Linen rep, 11 x 8 [warp : weft per square cm]; wool tapestry, 7 x 48 [warp : weft per square cm]. The rep foundation textile has shadow stripes made of pairs of bundled weft shots. Three shadow (sic) stripes lie under the clavus, a fourth lies directly alongside. The tapestry clavus was cut from another garment, the edges turned under and then stitched to the rep ground. All yarn is S-twist. Seventh century or later. Remarks: The decoration of the clavus is descended from the monochrome ornaments of the early period of Coptic weaving, but the quality of the design is closer to the early Medieval period. The monochrome textile ornament had a long life in Egypt. The human figure is nearly overwhelmed by the large scale of the surrounding foliage and the boldly outlined cartouches. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 48, pp. 136, 152-153.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.0, Length = 43.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2417   CAS 0389-2417; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data al-Faiyūm (Al Fayoum aka Piom aka Arsinoë)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 800-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Band fragment from al-Faiyūm. One edge of this dark pink band has a dark blue zigzag border. Filler motifs are of two types, cream-colored rectangles placed on diagonals slanting in opposite directions and angular, dull yellow birds with black spots and one black bird with yellow spots. The rectangles are ornamented with motifs resembling birds with pink bodies and large yellow beaks. Spaces around the principal motifs are filled with dots and eight-petaled rosettes. The material is wool, woven in tapestry on two-ply Z-twist warp, 6 x 64 [warp : weft per square cm]. A surviving portion of selvedge shows that it was formed of double-paired [S-twist] wefts. Ninth or tenth century. Related examples: Brooklyn, Brooklyn Museum of Art acc. no. 38.754 (Thompson 1971:80, no. 35); Paris, Louvre 836 (Du Bourguet 1964:286, no. I F 105). Remarks: al-Faiyūm is the modern name of Piom, more anciently, Arsinoë. In the Coptic period it was an important weaving center. This textile was anciently cut and sewn together so as to form either a gamma, a common form of tunic ornament, or a textile edging. A piece in similar style is in Brooklyn (see above). About it Thompson states, ‘Examples closely related in style to this textile are preserved with woven Arabic inscriptions datable to the ninth to tenth century’ (Thompson 1971:80). [This] piece is undoubtedly of the same date. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 62, pp. 136, 170-171, 187.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.0, Length = 35.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2418   CAS 0389-2418; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Antinoöpolis (Shaikh Abada aka El Sheik Abara)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-500 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Tunic fragment with clavus section. The clavus band is bordered with a spiral-wave pattern and filled with lozenges, solid lozenges alternating with outlined ones. At one point, the band is interrupted by a rectangle containing a motif representing a dolphin. The band terminates with a pendant leaf on a long stem. The design is entirely worked in purple. The ground is yellowish, perhaps the natural color of the wool discolored by time. This piece was woven entirely in wool. The basic weave is tabby, 13 x 13 [warp : weft per square cm]. The tapestry insert was woven on grouped warps. From the reverse side of the piece it is evident that the spiral border was woven as a series of lopsided scallops. ‘Stitches’ in the center of the upper parts of the scallops produce the effect of a spiral-wave motif. (These are not actually stitches in the true sense, but extensions of the background weave.) The dots in the ground are connected by long weft floats. Short, self-colored bands were formed in the weft by putting a weft bundle partway (sic) through the shed and then returning it in the counter-shed. About 5 cm of three of these bands are extant. All yarn is S-twist. Fifth century. Dolphins, believed by ancient and some modern peoples to save humans from drowning, are symbols of salvation in several religions. In ancient times, dolphins were thought to be fish. A depiction of a fish was frequently used to symbolize Christ because in Greek, the word for fish, ’IXΘYˊΣ,* can be read as an acrostic for a sentence that translated means ‘Jesus Christ Son of God Savior.’ The dolphin-fish motif could have been worn by both pagans and Christians for much the same purpose, protection. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 17-26 (CAS 0389-2379, -2381, -2383, -2387, -2395, -2408A,B, -2418, -2428, -2431, -2587)] are reportedly from Shaikh Abada, or El Sheik Abara - the Arabic name for the site is transliterated variously. The ancient city was named Antinoöpolis after a beautiful Greek youth who drowned near there. It was founded in his memory by the emperor Hadrian around A.D. 13. A major weaving center in antiquity, some of its products have a classical flavor that may derive from Hadrian’s interest in early Greek art. The archaic style of Greece was revived during his reign. Later, in the Christian period, Antinoöpolis became the site of a famous monastery founded by Saint Samuel. While it is impossible to place total reliance on antique dealers’ attributions, the textiles in this group have similarities that make a common source believable. It is assumed that Rietz purchased them as a group, perhaps from a dealer in the vicinity.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 19, pp. 102, 106-107.] *Non-Roman alphabet characters are not legible in the online listing. Greek letters, such as those included here, appear as Roman letters but may be inaccurately transcribed. Other scripts, such as Japanese, appear as a series of question marks.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.0, Length = 38.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2419   CAS 0389-2419; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 970-1035 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Fragment of a curtain with a false kufic inscription. In the center of the fragment is a polychrome insert band. It is surrounded by a dark blue area ornamented by rows of meaningless kufic letters in yellow and pink. The insert has pearl borders and contains roundels alternating with quatrefoils that may represent jeweled ornaments. The roundels contain, respectively, a bird motif, a six-pointed star, a second, different bird motif, an animal head, a building (?) (sic), a floral motif, and another star. The motifs are woven in red, medium green, yellow, light blue, pinkish white, and black. Woven entirely in wool, the ground is tabby, 12 x 12 [warp : weft per square cm], the insert band, tapestry, 12 x 42 [warp : weft per square cm]. The quality of the weaving is excellent. All yarn is S-twist. Late tenth or early eleventh century. Related examples: A wool textile with similar motifs and inscription is in New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art (Dimand 1931:89, fig. 2). Remarks: Textiles with real inscriptions were a feature of Arabic weaving from about the tenth century on. Some very fine ones were made in Egypt in the eleventh century and later. This example and a number of related pieces may represent early attempts by Coptic weavers to conform to Muslim taste (sic). [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 64, pp. 136, 172-173; color plate, p. 142.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 41.0, Length = 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2420   CAS 0389-2420; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 900-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Tunic sleeve fragment. Originally there were two bands with similar ornamentation; now, only a ragged portion of one remains. The bands were divided by a strip of battlement meander. The outer edge of the extant band is decorated by a wave meander. The decorative motifs consist of guineafowl (sic), plants, and fish (?) (sic) worked in medium brown on a beige ground. Woven entirely in wool, the part remaining is tapestry, with some double warps, 10 x 24 [warp : weft per square cm]. The warp yarn was dyed a dark yellow. It does not show in the extant fragment because of the closely packed weft yarns characteristic of the tapestry technique, but the use of colored warp implies that the body of the textile was woven in rep or tabby in weft dyed to match. All yarn is S-twist. Tenth century. Remarks: The yellow color postulated for the missing body of the tunic may indicate that this piece was woven during the Ikhshidid dynasty [935-969 CE] when Coptic Christians were required to wear yellow garments. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 53, pp. 136, 158-159.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Length = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2421   CAS 0389-2421; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-500 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Segment cut from a mantle or curtain. The plain, off-white ground is ornamented with a broad purple band and three narrow ones. The broad band has wide borders of double rinceau and a center with a knot interlace. The narrow bands are plain. The ground is linen rep, 20 x 11 [warp : weft per square cm], the broad band is tapestry, wool and linen weft, linen warp, 6 x 52 [warp : weft per square cm],with weft-float patterning. In the tapestry areas the weft has been deliberately displaced in order to follow the curves of the design. The bottom of the piece ends in warp fringe: above it is a section of bare warp. All yarn is S-twist. Fifth century. Remarks: The color of the wool yarn appears to be especially well preserved; this specimen gives a good idea of the purple and white color scheme favored for Coptic textiles of the early period. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 12, pp. 56, 82, 98; color plate, p. 69.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.0, Length = 45.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2422   CAS 0389-2422; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 900-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Rectangle cut from a tunic. The design motifs are contained in a roundel [from the shoulder region] and a clavus. Both roundel and clavus have spiral-wave borders and contain motifs depicting human figures in violent action [Isaac and Abraham, perhaps] and spotted [running] animals, possibly leopards. The clavus band ends in leaf-form pendants. The ornamentation is rendered in dark red-purple on a plain ground, now discolored but originally the creamy white color of undyed wool. Woven entirely of wool, the ground has a count of 9 x 18 [warp : weft per square cm], the tapestry inserts, 9 x 23 [warp : weft per square cm]. Two lines of twining, double rows on paired warps, may have helped to prepare the area in which the clavus was woven and to keep it straight. The area for the roundel was prepared by weaving the ground first, leaving an open space in the warp shaped like a slice cut from one side of a circle that was of greater diameter than the planned roundel. Next the roundel was started, filing in the space on either side with yarn that matched the rest of the ground. When the shape of the roundel was established, the weaving of both ground and roundel was carried out more or less simultaneously, areas awkward for the shuttle being filled in with needle-woven tapestry. When completed, the roundel appeared enclosed in a shadowy lentoid, barely discernable (sic), and not intended to be a decorative element. While the roundel and clavus were woven neatly enough, some details indicate carelessness on the part of the weaver; for example, one warp end was left down for nearly 10 cm before the defective heddle was noticed and corrected, and there are sections of doubled wefts that appear to be accidental, too. All yarn is S-twist. Tenth century. Remarks: Two of the figures may be enacting the story of the interrupted sacrifice of Isaac by Abraham, being observed by an angel flying overhead. The theme was a popular one in the late period, but through repetition the design became increasingly debased and nearly unrecognizable, as in the example here. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 56, pp. 136, 162-163, 165.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.0, Length = 55.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2423   CAS 0389-2423; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 800-900 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Rectangle cut from the shoulder area of a tunic. Most of the piece is the natural color of undyed wool. The ornamentation, now in dark-brown (sic) yarn, may have been purple originally. Detached, linear cartouches interrupted by a rectangular panel containing the figure of a snake, light on a dark ground, compose the clavus decoration. The roundel has a spiral wave frame and contains the figure of a bird (a guineafowl? (sic)), with one leaf in its beak and another filling the space behind its head. The material is wool, woven in a near-tabby, 16-15 x 13-11 [warp : weft per square cm], with tapestry inserts, 8 x 38 [warp : weft per square cm]. The tapestry roundel is set in a lentoid, a fact not immediately obvious because the points of the figures are woven in the same color and material as the main ground, but in tapestry, not tabby. The purpose of this was not decorative, but rather a means to avoid an abrupt transition between the ground and the insert that might weaken the textile. All yarn is S-twist. Ninth century. Remarks: The use of a lentoid as a technical, not a decorative, feature occurs on several other Rietz textiles and may be an indication of a particular weaver, workshop, or region. Serpents were important symbols in several first-millenium (sic) religions, often symbolizing wisdom. They had a special place in Gnosticism, in part due to the serpent in the Garden of Eden who instructed Eve. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 51, pp. 82, 136, 156-157.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.0, Length = 9.5
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2424   CAS 0389-2424; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 800-900 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Fragment of a tunic clavus. The multicolor clavus band has borders of reverse scallops, each scallop containing a trefoil. The center motifs are quatrefoils and roundels in alternation. Each quatrefoil has a dot rosette, composed of nine dots, in the center. The roundels contain, respectively, a bird with a large spoon-shaped bill, the bust of a woman, robed and wearing a wreath, and a butterfly. The design motifs are worked in brown, dull medium-red, blue-green, light green, and pink on a beige ground. The clavus is woven in tapestry, wool and linen weft on paired linen warps, 8 x 60 [warp : weft per square cm]. All yarn is S-twist. Ninth century. Remarks: The strong degree of stylization of this piece makes its subject matter difficult to recognize at first sight. The elements of the quatrefoil are particularly obscure, but from similar, more realistic examples it can be determined that the motifs are, in fact, rolled acanthus leaves. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 61, pp. 136, 168-169.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.5, Length = 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2425   CAS 0389-2425; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-500 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Fragment of a clavus. The clavus has a tan ground, originally white, and is decorated with an inhabited rinceau worked in light brown. The inhabitants are running animals - a hare, a lion, and an antelope. The basic weave is linen rep, 20 x 10 [warp : weft per square cm], with a wool and linen tapestry insert woven on grouped warps, 7 x 32 [warp : weft per square cm]. The tapestry wefts are curved to help define the design. All yarn is S-twist. Fifth century. Related examples: An entire tunic with similar motifs is in London, Victoria and Albert Museum (Kendrick 1920:41, pl. 2). Remarks: Scroll motifs in the form of leafy vines incorporating various zoomorphic motifs have late antique origins but continued to be popular in Early Christian and Medieval art. Running animals sometimes symbolize a hunt, the assumption being that something or someone is chasing them. The hunt, in turn, has its symbolism: the chase refers to the attempt to drive out various evils from an individual’s life and psyche. Note that the lion in this context has a very different meaning than the isolated lion in [specimen CAS 0389-2586]. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 15, pp. 82, 100-101.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.0, Length = 10.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2426   CAS 0389-2426; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-500 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Tunic sleeve band fragment. The decorated area is occupied by dark, brownish purple figures and motifs on a dull yellow ground. The band has crenellated ends and reverse-arcade side borders. At each end is the figure of a man, nude except for a diagonal belt and long scarf, with one hand raised as if in a salute. Between the men are two lions, facing in opposite directions. The fragment is woven in a normal tapestry technique, 9 x 30-40 [warp : weft per square cm], entirely in wool. All yarn is S-twist. Fifth century. Remarks: This is a sophisticated version of a very common Coptic textile motif that combines nude warriors (identified as such by sword-belts) and lions. The nudity of the warriors signifies that their battle is one of the spirit, a fight with the bestial side of their natures, symbolized here by the lions. The unnatural orientation of the lions in relation to the warriors is typical of the large class of Coptic textiles to which this example belongs. This design feature is also found on some drawloom textiles of the fifth century (Trilling 1982, no. 108). On these textiles, the position of the animals could have been dictated by certain technical limitations of the drawloom. The tapestry pieces with lions or other quadrupeds placed in a vertical position may derive from designs intended for drawloom weaving or from actual textiles woven on this loom. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 16, pp. 82, 102-103.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.0, Length = 8.5
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2427   CAS 0389-2427; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 600-700 CE, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Mantle (?) (sic) fragment. What remains of the garment is a band with dark yellow ground and brownish purple ornamentation. It has a compound border composed of a plain solid-color band edged with an outer band of two-pronged forks alternating with triple-dot clusters. The interior motifs consist of repeated units: an amphora from which grows a double vine with long, elaborate tendrils, which form enclosures for a mythical monster and a centaur. Each amphora sits on a rounded base decorated with a pair of fish and a pair of birds. The piece is tapestry, normal in weave, but exceptionally fine. All yarn is S-twist. Seventh century or later. Remarks: The design recalls Roman architectural plaster decoration. Like the previous example [CAS 0389-2416], the figures are subordinate to the geometric and floral motifs. The figures appear to have no special significance but are completely decorative in intent. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 49, pp. 136, 153-154.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.5, Length = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2428   CAS 0389-2428; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Antinoöpolis (Shaikh Abada aka El Sheik Abara)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-500 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Tunic ornament. The square design is worked in brown on a beige background. The center motif is a small dove framed by a square composed of eight circles, each with a filler motif of an equal-armed cross. Around the edge is a spiral-wave border. The foundation is linen tabby, 12 x 12 [warp : weft per square cm]. The wool and linen tapestry ornament was woven on paired warps, 9 x 60 [warp : weft per square cm]. The square ornament was either made separately or cut from another, possibly worn-out, garment. The edges are turned under and the piece neatly whip-stitched to the linen tabby foundation. All yarn is S-twist. Fifth century. Remarks: Doves, in Early Christian art, symbolize the Holy Ghost and also, because of the dove in the Noah story, deliverance from danger. This piece is a straightforward example of a Coptic textile with a Christian motif. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 17-26 (CAS 0389-2379, -2381, -2383, -2387, -2395, -2408A,B, -2418, -2428, -2431, -2587)] are reportedly from Shaikh Abada, or El Sheik Abara - the Arabic name for the site is transliterated variously. The ancient city was named Antinoöpolis after a beautiful Greek youth who drowned near there. It was founded in his memory by the emperor Hadrian around A.D. 13. A major weaving center in antiquity, some of its products have a classical flavor that may derive from Hadrian’s interest in early Greek art. The archaic style of Greece was revived during his reign. Later, in the Christian period, Antinoöpolis became the site of a famous monastery founded by Saint Samuel. While it is impossible to place total reliance on antique dealers’ attributions, the textiles in this group have similarities that make a common source believable. It is assumed that Rietz purchased them as a group, perhaps from a dealer in the vicinity.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 18, pp. 102, 104.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.5, Length = 19.5
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2429   CAS 0389-2429; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 500-600 CE, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Composite textile fragment. The foundation textile is red brown (sic) and ornamented with a large roundel flanked by two smaller ones, medium red in color, one containing a Greek cross in a circle, the other an eight-petaled rosette, both worked in dark yellow. The large roundel has a yellow ground and originally may have contained the motif of a peacock with outspread tail. The circle was cut out of the center of this roundel, leaving a yellow band and the ‘eyes’ of the peacock’s tailfeathers (sic). The band encloses two figures wearing halos worked in white, black, light green, and yellow on a pink ground. The weave is linen and wool tapestry on linen warp, some of it dyed, 9 x 32 [warp : weft per square cm]. This textile is actually made up of parts from two or three textiles trimed (sic) to shape and pasted together. The warp of the figured portion runs at right angles to the warp of the foundation textile and is of a different color. All yarn is S-twist. Sixth century (?) (sic). Remarks: At first glance this pastiche appears to show a depiction of Christ and a disciple. The piece is a model example of the pitfalls that await collections who fail to inspect textile specimens through a magnifying glass, examining both sides and paying special attention to repairs that may disguise the addition of unrelated material. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 38, pp. 116, 132-133.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.5, Length = 21.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2430   CAS 0389-2430; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 500-600 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Square tunic ornament. The reddish brown ornamentation has a tan ground. The design is organized as a circle contained in a square, the corners filled with simple plant motifs. In the center is a wide-eyed running warrior carrying a shield. The foundation is linen tabby, 15 x 15 [warp : weft per square cm]; the decoration is wool and linen tapestry on grouped linen warps, 10 x 52 [warp : weft per square cm]. The square ornament was cut from another garment, the edges turned under and whip-stitched to the tabby foundation. All yarn is S-twist. Sixth century. Remarks: This piece may have been cut from a larger textile ornament with a number of figures contained in a rinceau. The drawing is too sketchy to be certain, but the warrior appears to be nude, hence, a warrior of the spirit rather than of the flesh. His antagonist may have occupied an adjacent compartment in the rinceau. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 27, pp. 116-117.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Length = 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2431   CAS 0389-2431; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Antinoöpolis (Shaikh Abada aka El Sheik Abara)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-500 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Tunic fragment with insert roundel. The roundel has a border of triangles and contains the motif of a lion cub along with leafy-spray filler motif. The design elements were worked in purple on an ecru ground. The ground is linen in a near-tabby weave, 22 x 19 [warp : weft per square cm]. The insert is wool and linen tapestry with weft float details. All yarn is S-twist. Fifth century. Remarks: As mentioned in the remarks for Number 14 [CAS 0389-2586], single lion motifs may have a protective purpose. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 17-26 (CAS 0389-2379, -2381, -2383, -2387, -2395, -2408A,B, -2418, -2428, -2431, -2587)] are reportedly from Shaikh Abada, or El Sheik Abara - the Arabic name for the site is transliterated variously. The ancient city was named Antinoöpolis after a beautiful Greek youth who drowned near there. It was founded in his memory by the emperor Hadrian around A.D. 13. A major weaving center in antiquity, some of its products have a classical flavor that may derive from Hadrian’s interest in early Greek art. The archaic style of Greece was revived during his reign. Later, in the Christian period, Antinoöpolis became the site of a famous monastery founded by Saint Samuel. While it is impossible to place total reliance on antique dealers’ attributions, the textiles in this group have similarities that make a common source believable. It is assumed that Rietz purchased them as a group, perhaps from a dealer in the vicinity.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 22, pp. 102, 111.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.0, Length = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2433A,B   CAS 0389-2433A,B; Coptic textile fragments (2)
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragments (2)
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 500-635 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Two square garment ornaments. The ground is ecru and the design elements are purple with touches of crimson. In the center of each square is a smaller square of solid purple. This is bordered by an inhabited rinceau, the tendrils forming roundels. Each of these contains either a lion wearing a red collar or a hound with red ribbons streaming from its neck. Interstices are filled with small floral motifs. The ground is linen near-tabby, 25 x 22 [warp : weft per square cm], and the ornamentation is wool and linen tapestry woven on grouped linen warps, 10 x 80 [warp : weft per square cm]. From the reverse of the better-preserved square it can be seen that the tapestry section was woven on a limited number of the available warps, the unused ones left to float at the back of the tapestry portion. The tapestry was woven with weft that was separate from that of the tabby ground. The unwoven tabby weft was allowed to float behind the unused warp, making two layers of floats and one layer of tapestry, three layers in all. All yarn is S-twist. Sixth or early seventh century. Remarks: The streamers worn by the hounds reflect Persian influence. They are thought to indicate that the wearers possessed supernatural or other special attributes. Collars on animals - in this example, lions - have a different meaning; they represent control of the wilder aspects of animal nature. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 29, pp. 116, 118-119.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.0, Length = 12.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2434   CAS 0389-2434; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 900-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Square tunic ornament. What little remains of the tunic has a dark yellow ground. The square ornament is dark blue with cream-colored motifs. It has a narrow, spiral-wave border and a center design of a small square containing a tiny Greek cross framed by a larger one in outline. Twelve squares fill the remainder of the space, each with a filler motif, hooked crosses alternating with a motif of a four-petaled rosette with symmetrical tendrils. The material is wool and the weave tapestry, 9 x 70 [warp : weft per square cm]. Single rows of twining accentuate some of the straight lines of the design, and the whole ornament is edged by a double row of twining. All yarn is S-twist. Tenth century. Remarks: The dark yellow ground may signify that this was made during one of the periods after the Arab Conquest when Christians were expected to wear distinctive garments. The inconspicuous cross motif and the hooked cross, a disguised form of cross, indicate that the original owner was most probably a Christian. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 66, pp. 136, 176-177; color plate, p. 144.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.0, Length = 14.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2435   CAS 0389-2435; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Bawit (Baweet)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 800-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Tunic fragment with roundel ornament. What remains of the tunic body is beige, while the ground of the ornament is dark yellow. The roundel carries a narrow border of rhomboids and a wider border with filler-motifs of paired dots. Within the inner circle is a formal arrangement of four birds, two chrysalises or locusts (cicadas), and two symmetrical floral motifs. In the center is a disk containing a stylized insect motif. The colors are blue-green, yellow, brown, and dull red. The roundel is a separate piece that was whip-stitched to the body of the tunic. The warp of the roundel lies at right angles to the warp direction of the tunic. Both parts are wool tapestry. The thread count of the body is 10 x 22 [warp : weft per square cm], of the ornament, 6 x 48 [warp : weft per square cm]. All yarn is S-twist. Ninth or tenth century. Remarks: Insects were sometimes depicted on late antique gems. A personal or a family symbol may be represented on [this] textile. The unusual life cycle of some cicadas, called seventeen-year locusts, have made them symbols of longevity or immortality, an idea expressed in the myth of Tithonos. He wished for eternal life, but forgot to wish for lasting youth. Eventually he turned into a cicada and chirped on into eternity. In Plato’s beautiful little dialogue about love, the Phaedrus, Socrates tells about cicadas, how they live without nourishment and when their time to die arrives they are able to overcome death, becoming instead messengers and informers for the Muses. Jeweled effigies of cicadas were made in the early Medieval period, perhaps in reference to one of these concepts. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 59, pp. 136, 166-167.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.5, Length = 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2436   CAS 0389-2436; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Assuit
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 900-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Tunic clavus fragment. The clavus has borders of dark gray and green triangles. Repeated down the center is a symmetrical floral motif woven in tan, light green, dark gray, yellow, light orange, and dark blue on a pink ground. Most of the piece was woven in tapestry, wool and linen weft on grouped linen warps, 8 x 30 [warp : weft per square cm]. Fragments of the surrounding linen textile have a count of 12 x 18 [warp : weft per square cm]. All yarn is S-twist. Tenth century. Remarks: The highly stylized floral motif may refer to one of the trees of paradise. Motifs of this nature are thought to have Persian or Near Eastern origins. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 46, pp. 136, 150-151.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Length = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2437   CAS 0389-2437; Textile band
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile band
Culture Nazca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast, Nazca or Chincha Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late Intermediate to Late Horizon: 800-1500s CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 88.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2439   CAS 0389-2439; Textile band
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile band
Culture Nazca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Early to Late Intermediate Horizon: 200 BCE - 800 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Camelid fiber
Description Textile band; Discontinuous weft with slit joins, oblique interlacing, and embroidery.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 76.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2441   CAS 0389-2441; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Nazca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast, Nazca Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Early Intermediate Horizon: 200 BCE - 500 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Camelid wool; Cotton
Description Turban straps; Discontinuous weft with slit joins and weft wrapping; Dawson 1980: “Part of tapestry band, prob. M.H. [Middle Horizon], color combination commonly M.H., diamonds in color.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Length = 56.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2442   CAS 0389-2442; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture unknown
Global Region South America
Country Bolivia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Charazani region, North of Lake Titicaca
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1860-1900
Collection Name Rietz
Materials Fabric; Synthetic dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.7, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 27.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2445   CAS 0389-2445; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Nazca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast, Nazca Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late Horizon: 1460-1534 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2449   CAS 0389-2449; Textile band
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile band
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Central or North Coast; possibly Lambayeque
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late Intermediate: 800-1460 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description Textile; Discontinuous weft with slit joins, some warp wrapping and embroidery.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 172.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2451   CAS 0389-2451; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 700-800 CE, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “A pair of fragmentary sleeves with decorated inserts [CAS 0389-2451, 0389-2452]. The decorative motifs are worked in brown on a tan ground. The organization of the design of each sleeve forms a rectangle consisting of two bands with borders of reversed scallops. Each band is divided into two sections, each section containing depictions of a pair of worshippers (?) (sic) inside of an Ionic building with a decorated pediment. At least three of the pediments contain female busts, possibly of goddesses. A second pair of figures (spirits) floats vaporlike (sic) in the air above the roof. The peak of the roof is ornamented with a palmate acroterion. All of the full-length figures have one hand raised, and the ones at ground level are depicted with crossed legs. The technique is tapestry, woven entirely in wool, 10 x 28-34 [warp : weft per square cm]. The selvedges were woven with extra warps, for reinforcement. All yarn is S-twist. Eighth century or later. Related examples: Two similarly decorated textiles are in Moscow, Pushkin Museum inv. #6962 and 610 (Shurinova 1967, no. 137, 168). Remarks: There are several possible interpretations of the subject matter used to ornament these sleeves. Figures with crossed legs are fairly common in Coptic textiles: the position is believed to indicate the activity of dancing. A Gnostic text, the Acts of John, tells how the disciples under the direction of Jesus danced with him the night before his arrest (Pagels 1981:89). The purpose of this dance was to make the individual one with Christ. It is therefore probably that the representations of dancers, both male and female, referred to such a belief. In this example there is, in addition to the dancers, a sense of dualism conveyed by the many pairs of beings and buildings in the design. Manichaeanism, which in Egypt merged with Gnosticism in the later Coptic period, stressed dualism, and may have been the religion of the wearer for whom the garment was woven. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 33A, pp. 116, 124, 126-127.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.8, Length = 30.2
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2452   CAS 0389-2452; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 700-800 CE, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “A pair of fragmentary sleeves with decorated inserts [CAS 0389-2451, 0389-2452]. The decorative motifs are worked in brown on a tan ground. The organization of the design of each sleeve forms a rectangle consisting of two bands with borders of reversed scallops. Each band is divided into two sections, each section containing depictions of a pair of worshippers (?) (sic) inside of an Ionic building with a decorated pediment. At least three of the pediments contain female busts, possibly of goddesses. A second pair of figures (spirits) floats vaporlike (sic) in the air above the roof. The peak of the roof is ornamented with a palmate acroterion. All of the full-length figures have one hand raised, and the ones at ground level are depicted with crossed legs. The technique is tapestry, woven entirely in wool, 10 x 28-34 [warp : weft per square cm]. The selvedges were woven with extra warps, for reinforcement. All yarn is S-twist. Eighth century or later. Related examples: Two similarly decorated textiles are in Moscow, Pushkin Museum inv. #6962 and 610 (Shurinova 1967, no. 137, 168). Remarks: There are several possible interpretations of the subject matter used to ornament these sleeves. Figures with crossed legs are fairly common in Coptic textiles: the position is believed to indicate the activity of dancing. A Gnostic text, the Acts of John, tells how the disciples under the direction of Jesus danced with him the night before his arrest (Pagels 1981:89). The purpose of this dance was to make the individual one with Christ. It is therefore probably that the representations of dancers, both male and female, referred to such a belief. In this example there is, in addition to the dancers, a sense of dualism conveyed by the many pairs of beings and buildings in the design. Manichaeanism, which in Egypt merged with Gnosticism in the later Coptic period, stressed dualism, and may have been the religion of the wearer for whom the garment was woven. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 33B, pp. 116, 124, 127.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.5, Length = 25.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2453   CAS 0389-2453; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 900-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Three fragments of a tunic [CAS 0389-2453, 0389-2454, 0389-2457]. Originally the tunic had clavus bands that ran from the shoulders to the hem. At the neckline a matching band connected the clavus bands, and the usual double bands decorated the wrist area of the sleeves. All the bands are bordered by narrower bands containing lozenges and are filled with multicolored squares, each containing a fanciful, vaguely zoomorphic figure. In addition, the neck band is embellished with a row of pendant motifs. The fragments all have a discolored cream ground with decorative motifs in red, dark yellow, dark blue, and red-purple. The material is wool, and the whole tunic was woven in tapestry, 7 x 28 [warp : weft per square cm], with a few minor design details added in embroidery, worked with long stitches on the reverse side. The unused warp of the sleeve was formed into a corded edge (for a diagram illustrating the technique see Start [1914:9, fig. 6]). All yarn is S-twist. Tenth century. Remarks: Possibly made for a Muslim Copt, the designs appear to avoid resemblances (sic) to living creatures and yet to give the illusion of an ordinary Coptic tunic with figured ornament. A number of native Egyptians converted to the Muslim faith, in part for the economic advantages it offered; members of the Christian faith were heavily taxed. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 65A, pp. 136, 172, 175.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.1, Length = 31.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2454   CAS 0389-2454; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 900-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Three fragments of a tunic [CAS 0389-2453, 0389-2454, 0389-2457]. Originally the tunic had clavus bands that ran from the shoulders to the hem. At the neckline a matching band connected the clavus bands, and the usual double bands decorated the wrist area of the sleeves. All the bands are bordered by narrower bands containing lozenges and are filled with multicolored squares, each containing a fanciful, vaguely zoomorphic figure. In addition, the neck band is embellished with a row of pendant motifs. The fragments all have a discolored cream ground with decorative motifs in red, dark yellow, dark blue, and red-purple. The material is wool, and the whole tunic was woven in tapestry, 7 x 28 [warp : weft per square cm], with a few minor design details added in embroidery, worked with long stitches on the reverse side. The unused warp of the sleeve was formed into a corded edge (for a diagram illustrating the technique see Start [1914:9, fig. 6]). All yarn is S-twist. Tenth century. Remarks: Possibly made for a Muslim Copt, the designs appear to avoid resemblances (sic) to living creatures and yet to give the illusion of an ordinary Coptic tunic with figured ornament. A number of native Egyptians converted to the Muslim faith, in part for the economic advantages it offered; members of the Christian faith were heavily taxed. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 65B, pp. 136, 172, 174; color plate, p. 143.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 35.8, Length = 47.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2456   CAS 0389-2456; Tunic
Category Textiles
Object Name Tunic
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description Matches CAS 0389-2466 and 0389-2524.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 68.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 78.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2457   CAS 0389-2457; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 900-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Three fragments of a tunic [CAS 0389-2453, 0389-2454, 0389-2457]. Originally the tunic had clavus bands that ran from the shoulders to the hem. At the neckline a matching band connected the clavus bands, and the usual double bands decorated the wrist area of the sleeves. All the bands are bordered by narrower bands containing lozenges and are filled with multicolored squares, each containing a fanciful, vaguely zoomorphic figure. In addition, the neck band is embellished with a row of pendant motifs. The fragments all have a discolored cream ground with decorative motifs in red, dark yellow, dark blue, and red-purple. The material is wool, and the whole tunic was woven in tapestry, 7 x 28 [warp : weft per square cm], with a few minor design details added in embroidery, worked with long stitches on the reverse side. The unused warp of the sleeve was formed into a corded edge (for a diagram illustrating the technique see Start [1914:9, fig. 6]). All yarn is S-twist. Tenth century. Remarks: Possibly made for a Muslim Copt, the designs appear to avoid resemblances (sic) to living creatures and yet to give the illusion of an ordinary Coptic tunic with figured ornament. A number of native Egyptians converted to the Muslim faith, in part for the economic advantages it offered; members of the Christian faith were heavily taxed. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 65C, pp. 136, 172, 175.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.5, Length = 26.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2458   CAS 0389-2458; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Ica
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Central or South Coast region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late Intermediate to Late Horizon: 800-1500s CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Cotton; Camelid fiber
Description Bag; Warp face plain weave.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2460   CAS 0389-2460; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast, Nazca Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late Horizon: 1460-1534 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Camelid fiber
Description Bag or fringe fragment of quiver; Weft wrapping.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.0, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2466   CAS 0389-2466; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Ica, probably
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Andes
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late Middle Horizon: 500-800 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description Matches CAS 0389-2524 and 0389-2456.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 44.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2467A   CAS 0389-2467A; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast region, Yauca Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late Horizon: 1460-1534 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Camelid fiber
Description Wide belt with wide dark brown band along each outside edge that is woven as double-cloth fabric; Central striped design running length of belt is woven as double-faced cloth with a repeating design of small geometric units (mostly diamonds) in white and dark brown; One end of belt is woven entirely in plain tapestry technique with the central design changing to a series of alternating brown and white stripes; This belt is virtually identical in construction and design to CAS 0389-2459, -2467C, -2481, -2482, -2508, and -2542.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = ca. 255.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2471   CAS 0389-2471; Textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile fragment
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Cotton
Description Tie-dye textile fragment; Plain weave, tie-dye whipping stitched together.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.2, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 35.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2480   CAS 0389-2480; Loincloth fragment
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Loincloth fragment
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data North or Central Coast regions
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late Intermediate: 800-1460 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 54.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 40.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2483   CAS 0389-2483; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast region, Yauca Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late Horizon: 1460-1534 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.4, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 127.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2491   CAS 0389-2491; Tunic
Category Textiles
Object Name Tunic
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 65.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 54.5
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2493   CAS 0389-2493; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Inca, possibly
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast region, possibly
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late Intermediate: 800-1460 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Camelid fiber
Description Bag; Complementary weft patterning with some three strand oblique interlacing.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Length = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2496   CAS 0389-2496; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast, Yauca Valley, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late Horizon: 1460-1534 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description Belt; Warp faced double cloth with complementary warp patterning with four strand oblique interlacing of the tie cords.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.8, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 12.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2499   CAS 0389-2499; Tunic
Category Textiles
Object Name Tunic
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 71.3, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 126.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2501   CAS 0389-2501; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast region, Yauca Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late Horizon: 1460-1534 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 116.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2502   CAS 0389-2502; Textile band
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile band
Culture Nazca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Early Intermediate to Late Horizon: 200 BCE - 1534 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 420.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2503   CAS 0389-2503; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data North Coast region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Middle to Late Intermediate Horizon: 700-900 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description Complete plainweave cloth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 72.0, Length = 70.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2509   CAS 0389-2509; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Nazca or Wari
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Early Intermediate to Middle Horizon: 200 BCE - 800 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 285.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2524   CAS 0389-2524; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late Middle Horizon: 500-800 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description Matches CAS 0389-2456 and 0389-2466.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 52.3, Length = 135.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2533   CAS 0389-2533; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.1, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 19.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2537   CAS 0389-2537; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Nazca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Early Intermediate Horizon: 200 BCE - 500 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Camelid fiber
Description Plainweave.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 75.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 210.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2539   CAS 0389-2539; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 500-600 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Tunic fragments, yoke and shoulder ornaments. The pieces are extremely discolored. The original color scheme was undoubtedly white with purple figures accented in red. The purple has now turned dark brown. From the remains it can be determined that the tunic had a deep yoke with several horizontal bands. The principal band holds an arcade, really a series of aediculae, each occupied by a dancer, nude except for a floating scarf worn over the shoulders. Two bands above this contain lozenges, the band below it, a chain of trefoils. On either side of the yoke were clavi of which but one now remains. These contained two sizes of linked cartouches, the larger enclosing dancers similar to those in the yoke arcade, the smaller, busts. A second fragment of the same tunic has the remains of a square that may be from the shoulder area. It bears a geometric pattern of lozenges. The technique used is tapestry in wool and linen on paired linen warps. Open slits in the uppermost yoke band enhance the decorative effect of the ornamentation. All yarn is S-twist. Sixth century. Related example: Paris, Louvre inv. 4307 (Du Bourguet 1964, no. C 32). Remarks: Nude dancers as decorative motifs area a common feature in Coptic textiles, persisting even after the Muslim conquest. Nudity symbolizes spiritual purity when it appears in a religious context as may be the case here, indicated by the placement of the figures in an architectural context that suggests a side aisle of a church nave. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 31, pp. 116, 120-123.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 39.7, Length = 46.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2544   CAS 0389-2544; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South or Central Coast
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late Horizon: 1460-1534 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Camelid fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Length = 95.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2547   CAS 0389-2547; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast region, possibly Acari Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late Horizon: 1460-1534 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.7, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 26.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2548   CAS 0389-2548; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Hat
Culture Wari
Global Region South America
Country Bolivia or Chile
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Bolivia or Northern Chile
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Middle Horizon: 500-800 CE
Collection Name Rietz
Materials Cotton (?)
Description Tiwanaku-style 4-cornered hat; From file: “Middle Horizon bag or hat? (sic) split face knotless netting cotton? (sic) unusual in such a fine piece? (sic) hand done not on loom, wave design, this pattern used on tunics on M[iddle] Horizon 2 & 3, therefore not an early piece, is complete Rowe, Dawson, Lyon Garaventa (sic).”
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.6, Width = 45.5, Length = 45.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2565   CAS 0389-2565; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 41.0, Length = 42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2572   CAS 0389-2572; Feather tassel
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Feather tassel
Culture Nazca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Coast region, Ica Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Early Intermediate to Late Horizon: 200 BCE - 1534 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Feathers; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.0, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2577   CAS 0389-2577; Textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile fragment
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 86.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 106.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2578   CAS 0389-2578; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description Matches CAS 0389-2364.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 78.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = ca. 110.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2579   CAS 0389-2579; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 900-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Belt (?) (sic) fragment. The design is organized as a continuous band with spiral-wave borders. The center is divided into alternate squares and rectangles, each containing an amoeba-like motif ornamented with X and O figures. Colors are yellow, red, medium green, and dark gray. The textile is a narrow tapestry weave with edge selvedges, one strongly reinforced with extra warp threads. The textile is made of wool and linen weft on linen warp, 9 x 39 [warp : weft per square cm]. All yarn is S-twist. Tenth century. Remarks: This piece would have been equally useful as a belt or as garment trimming. The one heavily reinforced edge would make the band suitable for edging a tunic neck. The design is, perhaps, derived from a floral motif of the type decorating the previous specimen [CAS 0389-2436], but considerably debased. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 47, pp. 136, 150-151.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.2, Length = 20.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2580   CAS 0389-2580; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 800-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Two fragments of a tunic clavus [CAS 0389-2580, 0389-2581]. The clavus decoration consists of rectangles with groups of dancers alternating with rectangles containing an elaborate, symmetrical flowering tree. The dancers are worked in beige, dark brown, tan, green, pink, and light blue on a medium red ground. The tree is worked in the same colors but on a tan ground. Both rectangles have dark blue borders edged with spiral waves for the dancers’ panels, ornamented with linked cartouches for the tree panels. The weave is tapestry, wool and linen weft on linen warp, 8 x 64 [warp : weft per square cm]. The clavus appears to have been assembled by cutting a banded, tapestry-woven textile into rectangles and sewing sections from different bands together to provide ornamentation for a tunic. All yarn is S-twist. Ninth or tenth century. Related example: Baginski and Tidhar 1980:141, no. 214. Remarks: The dumpy little figures are barely recognizable as human forms. Their drawing contrasts greatly with that of the elaborate, symmetrical plants associated with them. At work here is the turning away from Classical canons that started around the time of the Arab conquest as a reaction against nearly everything Byzantine. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 60B, pp. 136, 168-169.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.9, Length = 17.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2581   CAS 0389-2581; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 800-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Two fragments of a tunic clavus [CAS 0389-2580, 0389-2581]. The clavus decoration consists of rectangles with groups of dancers alternating with rectangles containing an elaborate, symmetrical flowering tree. The dancers are worked in beige, dark brown, tan, green, pink, and light blue on a medium red ground. The tree is worked in the same colors but on a tan ground. Both rectangles have dark blue borders edged with spiral waves for the dancers’ panels, ornamented with linked cartouches for the tree panels. The weave is tapestry, wool and linen weft on linen warp, 8 x 64 [warp : weft per square cm]. The clavus appears to have been assembled by cutting a banded, tapestry-woven textile into rectangles and sewing sections from different bands together to provide ornamentation for a tunic. All yarn is S-twist. Ninth or tenth century. Related example: Baginski and Tidhar 1980:141, no. 214. Remarks: The dumpy little figures are barely recognizable as human forms. Their drawing contrasts greatly with that of the elaborate, symmetrical plants associated with them. At work here is the turning away from Classical canons that started around the time of the Arab conquest as a reaction against nearly everything Byzantine. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 60A, pp. 136, 168-169, 184.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.6, Length = 26.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2582   CAS 0389-2582; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1000-1200 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Mantle or coverlet fragment. The design is organized into bands, decorated ones interspersed with plain ones. Two bands contain quatrefoils with leaf motifs filling the triangular spaces between the quatrefoils. The third band is half as wide as the other two and is decorated with triangles and leaves. It is in fact a repeat of half the design of the other two bands divided down the center. Tapestry, woven entirely in wool, 9 x 22 [warp : weft per square cm]. One edge is corded. All yarn is S-twist. Eleventh or twelfth century. Remarks: This piece may be Islamic in origin, though not too different, technically, from Coptic work. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 71, pp. 136, 182-183.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.8, Length = 89.1
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2583   CAS 0389-2583; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-535 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Pallium fragment. The fragment has a tan ground and a large, purplish black roundel. The roundel has a border of small circles separated by pairs of smaller circles. Its center is filled by regularly spaced clusters of nine dots each. The entire fragment is weft loop pile carried out in linen and wool, 20 x 11 [warp : weft per square cm], on a linen warp. Every fourth shot in the area of the motif is a weft bundle. Dyed wool threads added to the motif area form the colored pile. Every seventh and eighth shot is a weft bundle but only the eighth shot provides pile. The pile was formed by looping sections of the weft around a smooth rod. The size of the rod was determined by the depth of pile desired. The pile surface of [this specimen] is velvet-like in areas with wool weft, rougher, like bath-toweling (sic), in the all-linen portion. All yarn is S-twist. Fifth or early sixth century. Remarks: As mentioned [in other descriptions], white pallia with large purple medallions were worn by dignitaries of church and state in the fifth and sixth centuries. Wear marks on this example indicate that it may have been worn inside-out, perhaps after having been discarded by the original, distinguished owner, or used as a chair or couch cover. The technique for weaving a textile with a pile surface evolved in Dynastic Egypt. Riefstahl [1941 or 1944] cites an eleventh-dynasty example found at Deir el-Bahri (1944:17, fig. 19), which already shows a perfect grasp of the method. The technique is an important one for the region. See Bellinger (1956). The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 11, pp. 82, 96-97.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 59.0, Length = 55.1
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2584   CAS 0389-2584; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 500-700 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Garment ornament. The form is a roundel. In the center is a representation of a mermaid holding a conch shell and being accompanied by a fish. The border is a stair-step jewel inlay design. The colors are light brown, cream, black, dark yellow, dull red, dull light green, and dull medium green. The weave is tapestry, wool and linen [S-twist] weft on two-ply Z-twist linen warp. Sixth or seventh century. Remarks: Representations of mermaid have a long history in ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern art. As symbols of belief, their significance is not clear, especially in Christian contexts. The stair-step border design is not particularly suitable for a woven roundel and may be derived from another form of art entirely. Stair-step inlays occur in gold and garnet jewelry of the fifth and sixth centuries, a fact that suggests a metalwork source for the motif. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 40, pp. 116, 134; color plate, p. 74.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.4, Length = 8.7
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2585   CAS 0389-2585; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 570-635 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Garment ornament. The form is a roundel with a double border ornamented with a rope pattern. In the center is a half-length figure of a crowned, nimbate woman with dark, wavy hair and elaborate earrings. One hand, holding an object of uncertain identity, is upraised. Colors are tan, black, cream, dark yellow, dull red, and dull medium green. The piece is tapestry, wool and linen weft on linen warp. The latter is two-ply Z twist [the former S-twist]. The count is 11 x 48 [warp : weft per square cm]. Late sixth or early seventh century. Remarks: Women with halos are common in Coptic art. This example may represent Isis, or a Christian saint, perhaps Mary Magdalene, a popular figure for Copts because of her later life spent as a hermit. Coptic Christians consider living a life devoted to religious practices, apart and alone, to be particularly meritorious. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 27-40 (CAS 0389-2378, -2380, -2385, -2386, -2388, -2400, -2404, -2412, -2429, -2430, -2433, -2451, -2452, -2539, -2584, -2585):] By the sixth century two basic types of textile ornaments were used to decorate garments. One, which was in use before the fourth century, was essentially monochrome. Designs in the monochrome class were both non-representational and figurative - the latter included a wide range of subject matter: plant, animal, human, and mythological. The second type is polychrome. Polychrome textiles had been made earlier, but not for use as garments. Extant examples are thought to have been decorative hangings, woven pictures as it were, that are commonly called tapestries. The use of what are essentially miniature tapestries for embellishing clothing is believed to have begun in the sixth century and to have lasted well into the Muslim period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 39, pp. 116, 132, 135.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.8, Length = 8.4
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2586   CAS 0389-2586; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-435 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Garment ornament. The ornament is rendered in brown on a beige ground. It is square with a reverse scallop border around the edge. In the center is a small square with a lion motif. The space between the outer and inner square is filled with an elaborate lozenge pattern. The weaving was done in a normal tapestry technique with wool and linen wefts on paired linen warps, 9 x 52 [warp : weft per square cm]. Weft floats were used to indicate details. All yarn is S-twist. Early fifth century. Remarks: The piece was reused in antiquity, a common practice that illustrates the value placed on textile decoration. Lions have many symbolic meanings, some good, some evil. The Greek hero Herakles [Hercules] wore the pelt of the nearly invulnerable Nemean lion, a trophy he gained from the first of his 12 labors. The animal had a hide so tough it could only be killed by strangling; weapons could not penetrate it. The pelt of this lion became a symbol of the hero, who himself was sometimes given the surname ‘soter,’ which means savior. The depiction of a lion could thus refer to invulnerability, salvation, or both. Since the lion was also the symbol of Saint Mark, Evangelist and first patriarch of the church in Egypt, the motif of a lion could be worn by either a pagan or a Christian with perfect confidence in its efficacy. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 1-16 (CAS 0389-2375, -2376, -2377, -2394, -2397, -2398, -2402, -2403, -2406, -2407, -2413, -2421, -2425, -2426, -2583, -2586)] are the earliest in the collection and belong to the period dominated by Rome. A number of them represent types of garments that could have indicated social rank or would have been appropriate wear for persons with high positions in the extensive bureaucracy of the period.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 14, pp. 82, 100-101.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.9, Length = 12.7
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2587   CAS 0389-2587; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Antinoöpolis (Shaikh Abada aka El Sheik Abara)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 400-535 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Linen; Wool
Description “Tunic ornament. An ovoid medallion forms the base for the ornament. In the center is a depiction of an eagle with outspread wings, dull purple on a tan ground. It is surrounded by a wide purple border. Within this is a narrower band with a net-pattern filler. The weave is tapestry, wool and linen wefts on paired linen warps, 9 x 22 [warp : weft per square cm]. Weft floats define details of the plumage and the intricate pattern of the border. All yarn is S-twist. Fifth or early sixth century. Related examples: A larger fragment with a similar medallion is in Washington D.C. (sic), Textile Museum 71.128 (Trilling 1982, no. 40). It includes a section of the clavus, decorated with a net pattern that matches the border of the medallion. Remarks: The eagle as a symbol has an important place in several religions. The Roman legions marched under a standard bearing the image of an eagle. For Christians, it is the symbol of Saint John the Evangelist. The textiles in this group [DL Carroll # 17-26 (CAS 0389-2379, -2381, -2383, -2387, -2395, -2408A,B, -2418, -2428, -2431, -2587)] are reportedly from Shaikh Abada, or El Sheik Abara - the Arabic name for the site is transliterated variously. The ancient city was named Antinoöpolis after a beautiful Greek youth who drowned near there. It was founded in his memory by the emperor Hadrian around A.D. 13. A major weaving center in antiquity, some of its products have a classical flavor that may derive from Hadrian’s interest in early Greek art. The archaic style of Greece was revived during his reign. Later, in the Christian period, Antinoöpolis became the site of a famous monastery founded by Saint Samuel. While it is impossible to place total reliance on antique dealers’ attributions, the textiles in this group have similarities that make a common source believable. It is assumed that Rietz purchased them as a group, perhaps from a dealer in the vicinity.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 26, pp. 102, 114-115.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.6, Length = 14.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2588   CAS 0389-2588; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Central or South Coast region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Middle Horizon: 500-800 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.9, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 7.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2589   CAS 0389-2589; Obi
Category Textiles
Object Name Obi
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz
Materials Silk
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 33.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 385.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2590   CAS 0389-2590; Obi
Category Textiles
Object Name Obi
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz
Materials Silk
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 31.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 395.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2591   CAS 0389-2591; Obi
Category Textiles
Object Name Obi
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz
Materials Silk
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 29.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 405.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2592   CAS 0389-2592; Obi
Category Textiles
Object Name Obi
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz
Materials Silk
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 31.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 410.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2593   CAS 0389-2593; Weaving basket with tools and 3 textiles
Category Basketry; Textiles
Object Name Weaving basket with tools and 3 textiles
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Width = 10.0, Length = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2594   CAS 0389-2594; Weaving basket
Category Basketry; Textiles
Object Name Weaving basket
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Width = 10.0, Length = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2595   CAS 0389-2595; Weaving basket
Category Basketry; Textiles
Object Name Weaving basket
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Width = 10.0, Length = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2596A   CAS 0389-2596A; Weaving basket
Category Basketry; Textiles
Object Name Weaving basket
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description Rectangular woven basket for holding weaving implements. Possible contents: CAS 0389-2596B-F.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Width = 16.2, Length = 36.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2596B-F   CAS 0389-2596B-F; Weaving implements
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implements
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wood; Other plant materials
Description Weaving implements, including spindle whorls and spindle rods; Possibly the contents of basket CAS 0389-2596.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.6 to 3.0, Length = 0.9 to 32.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2598   CAS 0389-2598; Textile on loom
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile on loom
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.8, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 236.5
Catalog Number CAS 0389-2599   CAS 0389-2599; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 900-1000 CE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Wool
Description “Tunic fragment with shoulder ornament. The ground is dark yellow. At one edge of the fragment is a segment of a plain, dark red clavus. The ornament, a roundel, has a dark brown spiral-wave border and contains the figures of two dancers, wearing only scarves, each with one upraised hand. They are worked in brown and dull orange. Woven entirely of wool, the ground thread count is 8 x 26 [warp : weft per square cm], the tapestry insert 7 x 46-50 [warp : weft per square cm]. Like the preceding example [CAS 0389-2422], the roundel was woven as a circle in a nearly invisible lentoid. The tips of the lentoid are tapestry, woven with the same yarn as the main ground of the tunic. On the reverse, the remains of weft floats indicate that the weft shots of the ground passed behind the tapestry portion of the textile and were completed before the ground was filled in around it. All yarn is S-twist. Tenth century. Remarks: For the possible symbolism of the dancers see the remarks for Number 33 [CAS 0389-2451]. [Regarding textiles in this group, DL Carroll # 41-72 (CAS 0389-2382, -2384, -2389, -2390, -2391, -2392, -2393, -2396, -2399, -2401, -2405, -2409, -2410, -2411, -2414, -2415, -2416, -2417, -2419, -2420, -2422, -2423, -2424, -2427, -2434, -2435, -2436, -2453, -2454, -2457, -2579, -2580, -2581, -2582, -2599):] After the Arab conquest in the mid-seventh century, Coptic textile design changed its character, moving ever more distant from its classical Roman and Greek sources. In part, this was a reaction against Byzantine culture, associated in the Coptic mind with oppression. Contributing to the change may have been Islamic prohibitions against depicting human and animal figures. Such figures when they appear in Coptic textiles of the later periods become increasingly abstract to the point of being virtually unrecognizable.” [From Looms and Textiles of the Copts by Diane Lee Carroll (San Francisco, CA: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, No. 11, 1988); Catalog # 57, pp. 136, 164.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.2, Length = 18.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2694   CAS 0389-2694; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Handspun cotton yarn; Handspun camelid hair
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.8 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2695   CAS 0389-2695; Textile on loom
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile on loom
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 32.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2696   CAS 0389-2696; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Cotton; Wood
Description A “god's eye,” woven of white and blue cotton on two crossed reed sticks.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.0, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2712   CAS 0389-2712; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Central Coast; possibly Chancay Valley region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture pre-Columbian
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials Cotton
Description Plainweave panel, generally rectangular in overall shape, with horizontal and diagonal, and triangular panels of bird figures on multicolored, banded background; Bird figures are woven with supplementary weft yarns; Triangular panels at either end incorporate decorative vertical slits.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.0, Length = 62.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0391-0036   CAS 0391-0036; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 75.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 92.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0399-0010A-E   CAS 0399-0010A-E; Rug on loom
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug on loom
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Coconino
Other Geographic Data City: Tuba City
Maker's Name Helen Tsinnie
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline-dyed wool weft; Aniline dyes; (red, dark blue, black); Wood; Cotton string
Description Loom with partially woven rug, woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design is that of a child’s size 3rd-phase chief’s blanket, with a borderless, banded pattern of blue bands overlaid with narrow black ones outlined in red, all on a background of alternating black and white bands; Overlaid on the black and white bands are quarter and half diamonds (repeating the alternating blue and black bands) whose terraced edges are outlined in red and white; If completed, the full design would should a full diamond in the center, a half diamond in the center of each edge, and a quarter diamond in each corner; End cords and selvage cords are all dark blue; Loom includes lower web beam and upper warp beam (to which the rug is attached with cotton string), a heddle rod (attached to the warp yarns with cotton string), and a shed rod.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 92.0, Length = 51.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0399-0011   CAS 0399-0011; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Coconino
Other Geographic Data City: Tuba City
Maker's Name Helen Tsinnie
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun sheep wool yarn; Aniline dye
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 11.6 (skein), Length = ca. 41.0 (skein)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0399-0012A,B   CAS 0399-0012A,B; Yarn (2 skeins)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn (2 skeins)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Coconino
Other Geographic Data City: Tuba City
Maker's Name Helen Tsinnie
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun sheep wool yarn; Aniline dye
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = A=5.5 (skein); B=13.5 (skein), Length = A=7.4 (skein); B=36.2 (skein)
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0070   CAS 0423-0070; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Alice Springs
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 40.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0103   CAS 0423-0103; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 52.0, Length = ca. 93.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0104   CAS 0423-0104; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 49.0, Length = ca. 95.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0105   CAS 0423-0105; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 51.5, Length = ca. 94.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0106   CAS 0423-0106; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 51.0, Length = ca. 94.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0107   CAS 0423-0107; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Native dyes
Description Large rectangular tapa cloth, made from strips of mulberry bark which have been beaten to thin sheets and overlapped to form a larger cloth, then painted overall with designs and cut into smaller pieces such as this example; Cloth is divided into 4 parallel vertical panels with various designs repeated on each panel but arranged in a single band across all four panels Beginning along one edge is a plain band that is undecorated except for the numbers "8" and "10" in two of the bands, indicating measurements of the original larger cloth; The next motif is a dove, carrying a pair of leaves in its beak, followed by band of alternating light and dark brown triangles (an ancient chiefly motif also known as the "vane swastika"), then a group of 3 swords (representing the battles fought to unite the islands of the Tongan Kingdom), next the "Royal Crown of Tonga", and finally small groups of stars and a banner reading "KOE KALAUNI" (referring to the royal crown or kalauni).
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 194.0, Length = ca. 204.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0146   CAS 0425-0146; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Central Highlands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 72.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 74.0
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0147   CAS 0425-0147; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Central Highlands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 46.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0183   CAS 0425-0183; Kimono
Category Textiles
Object Name Kimono
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Yoshiko Wada (?)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton fabric
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 120.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 134.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0184   CAS 0425-0184; Kimono undergarment (top)
Category Textiles
Object Name Kimono undergarment (top)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Masako Yoshida
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton fabric
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 61.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0185   CAS 0425-0185; Kimono undergarment (skirt)
Category Textiles
Object Name Kimono undergarment (skirt)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Masako Yoshida
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton fabric
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 140.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 76.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0186   CAS 0425-0186; Sash
Category Textiles
Object Name Sash
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Sonoko Tsuchiya
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton fabric
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.3, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 334.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0189A-C   CAS 0425-0189A-C; Cords
Category Textiles
Object Name Cords
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Masako Yoshida
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton fabric
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 230.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0190   CAS 0425-0190; Head scarf
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Head scarf
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Aichi Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data Arimatsu, Near Nagoya
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton fabric
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 85.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0201   CAS 0425-0201; Rain cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Rain cape
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Straw (rice straw)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 61.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 51.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0202   CAS 0425-0202; Rain skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Rain skirt
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rice straw
Description Woven wrap-around skirt worn as protection against rain, consisting of strips of grass which are doubled in half and twined together in four overlapping horizontal rows; Warp fibers form self-selvage along top edge, while 2-ply cordage forms side selvages; Ends of 3-ply cordage threaded across upper width of skirt are intended to be tied around wearer's waist.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 80.0, Thickness = 2.3, Length = ca. 52.0
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0203   CAS 0425-0203; Rain cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Rain cape
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Straw (rice straw)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 68.0, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 82.0
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0217   CAS 0425-0217; Weaving implement (spindle with yarn)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle with yarn)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Wool
Description Handmade drop spindle composed of a long spindle rod taper at upper end and attached to flat wooden disk whorl; Rod is wrapped with considerable quantity of loosely spun white wool yarn.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 10.8, Length = 58.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0223A,B   CAS 0425-0223A,B; Wool carders
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Wool carders
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Hampshire
County Hillsborough
Other Geographic Data City: Wilton
Maker's Name E. B. Frye & Son, Mfrs.
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Leather; Wire; Nails
Description Pair of wool tow cards or carders, composed of rectangular piece of leather pierced by thousands of short wire teeth and then nailed to wooden backing, with short wooden handle nailed to wooden backing; Back of each card is imprinted "E. B. Frye & Son, Wilton N.H. Mfrs. Tow card"; Used to remove dirt and twigs from wool and straighten wool fibers in preparation for spinning yarn.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Width = 23.5, Length = 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0224A,B   CAS 0425-0224A,B; Leggings
Category Textiles
Object Name Leggings
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Utah
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Buck Whitehat
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial wool; Synthetic dye
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.8, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0225   CAS 0425-0225; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial wool; Synthetic dye
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 66.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0226   CAS 0425-0226; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial wool; Synthetic dye
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 124.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0228   CAS 0425-0228; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, Utah
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 12.0, Length = ca. 59.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0229   CAS 0425-0229; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, Utah
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.0, Length = ca. 72.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0230   CAS 0425-0230; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Utah
County
Other Geographic Data Community: Navajo Mountain
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn
Description Ball of very coarse, handspun single-ply carded gray wool yarn.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 13.5 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0231   CAS 0425-0231; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, Utah
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 11.0, Length = 68.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0262   CAS 0425-0262; Weaving implement (batten)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (batten)
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. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: oak
Description Hand-carved elongated, flat, rectangular board, with both ends truncated along lower edge; All surfaces are sanded smooth; Used in weaving on upright loom to pack weft fibers into place and to enlarge shed opening.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 75.6
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0263   CAS 0425-0263; Weaving implement (comb)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (comb)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Mr. Harvey
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: rosewood
Description Hand-carved wooden weaving comb, rectangular in overall shape with elongated, constricted handle that tapers to sharp point; Comb has 7 hand-cut tapered teeth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 22.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0264   CAS 0425-0264; Weaving implement (comb)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (comb)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Tom Cleveland
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: rosewood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0280   CAS 0425-0280; Rug on loom (replica)
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug on loom (replica)
Culture Navajo (replica)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Bruce Belknap
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft; Aniline dyes (red and black); Cotton string
Description Partially completed (approx. 60%) rug on loom, woven entirely of hand spun wool yarn warps and hand spun natural and aniline dyed wool yarn wefts; Rug design is of a modified 3rd phase chief blanket in colors of white, black, red, and beige, and is copied after a saddle blanket (catalog # 71-9-1) in the collection of the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 106.0, Length = 100.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0287   CAS 0425-0287; 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
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 11.4 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0288   CAS 0425-0288; 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
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 11.2 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0289   CAS 0425-0289; 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
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.0 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0290   CAS 0425-0290; 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 unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn
Description Ball of coarse, handspun, single-ply natural white yarn.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 11.7 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0437-0001   CAS 0437-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 121.5, Length = 146.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0437-0002   CAS 0437-0002; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 89.0, Length = 94.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0437-0003   CAS 0437-0003; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 120.0, Length = 165.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0437-0004   CAS 0437-0004; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 172.0, Length = 186.0
Catalog Number CAS 0437-0005   CAS 0437-0005; Serape
Category Textiles
Object Name Serape
Culture Mexican
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1850-1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description Saltillo serape woven in two pieces and seamed together down center; Woven entirely in simple tapestry weave; Design includes large central diamond made up of numerous concentric diamonds in colors of blue, rose, and maroon and an outer white serrated border; Overall background consists of narrow vertical columns of zigzags in rose, maroon, brown, blue, green, and white, with rose and maroon being the predominant colors; Border around all four sides shows a narrow blue zigzag line against a background of small rose colored units on a maroon background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 111.5, Length = ca. 228.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0441-0013   CAS 0441-0013; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Karajá (Karaja) ?
Global Region South America
Country Brazil
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Amazon Basin
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Seeds; Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 101.0
Catalog Number CAS 0442-0004   CAS 0442-0004; Blanket
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. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun aniline dyed wool weft
Description Large transitional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave over foundation of hand spun gray wool warps; Design consists of a double 4-armed "E" motif in center, flanked at either end by large open spider woman cross and pair of multi-armed "T" motifs; All design elements are a deep olive green color on plain red background; Border around all four sides is set in from rug's edge and shows continuous band of small red squares on deep olive green background; Traces of supplemental red yarn tassels remain on all corners.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 143.5, Length = 137.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0005A-E   CAS 0442-0005A-E; Rug on loom with batten
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug on loom with batten
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950-1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp and weft; Wood; Vegetal (?) dyes; Wood: oak
Description A-D: Rug on loom; E: Batten, a long, flat hand-carved oak bar with slightly rounded ends and edges; To use, batten is inserted across width of textile between alternate warps and then turned on its side to form an opening (known as a shed) through which the weft yarn is passed from side to side of the loom.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=88.0; E=5.2, Thickness = E=1.2, Length = A=86.0; E=74.3
Catalog Number CAS 0442-0006   CAS 0442-0006; Weaving implement (spindle with yarn)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle with 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. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Wool
Description Spindle consisting of elongated spindle rod that is tapered at each end and disc-shaped spindle whorl with flat upper surface and convex underside with central perforation through which spindle rod passes; Both pieces are carved to shape and varnished; Indeterminate length of coarsely spun gray wool is wrapped around rod above spindle whorl.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 12.2, Length = ca. 93.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0009   CAS 0442-0009; Dye plant and yarn samples (44)
Category Textiles; Raw Materials
Object Name Dye plant and yarn samples (44)
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 Purple aster; Chamiso (Atriplex canescens); Gaillardia; Wild grape; Holly (Ilex spp.); Lupin (Lupinus spp.); Navajo tea (Thelesperma spp.); Scrub oak (Quercus spp.); Other oak; Red onion skin; Wild onion (Allium spp.); Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium); Owl’s clover; Peach (Prunus persica) peel; Penstemon (Penstemon spp.); Potato (Solanum tuberosum) peel; Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp.); Privet (Ligustrum vulgare); Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.); Red willow (Salix laevigata); Wild rose; Rubber plant; Scarlet bugler (Penstemon barbatus); Snakeweed (Gutierrezia spp.); Sulphur flower (Eriogonum umbellatum); Three-leaf sumac (Rhus trilobata); Piñon pine (Pinus edulis) pitch; Tamarisk (Tamarix) blossoms; Wild walnut; Wood betony; Yarrow (Achillea millefolium); Yucca root; Unidentified plant material; Clay; Rock; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0010   CAS 0442-0010; Dye plant and yarn samples (17)
Category Textiles; Raw Materials
Object Name Dye plant and yarn samples (17)
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 Wild black walnut; Canaigre (Rumex hymenosepalus); Felty groundsel (Senecio flaccidus); Wild four-o’clock (Mirabilis nyctaginea); Holly (Ilex spp.); Horsement; Indian paintbrush (Castilleja spp.); Juniper (Juniperus spp.); One-seed juniper (Juniperus monosperma); Mormon tea (Ephedra spp.); Wild mountain celery; Mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus spp.); Yellow mustard flower; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0012   CAS 0442-0012; 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
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.0, Length = 62.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0013   CAS 0442-0013; Weaving implement (comb)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (comb)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Varnish
Description Handmade weaving comb, rectangular in overall shape with long, cylindrical handle that tapers to sharp point; Comb has 7 long, heavy teeth that are thinned and tapered; entire comb is varnished.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.4, Width = 6.1, Length = 27.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0014   CAS 0442-0014; 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
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 10.5 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0015A,B   CAS 0442-0015A,B; Yarn (2 skeins)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn (2 skeins)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn; Vegetal dye
Description Two skeins of vegetal-dyed yarn.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = A=2.6; B=5.0, Length = A=ca. 46.0; B=ca. 57.0

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)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0017   CAS 0442-0017; 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
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.0 (ball), Length = 11.5 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0051   CAS 0442-0051; Wool
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Wool
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
Description 3 hanks of white/dirty gray wool that has been carded and is ready for spinning into yarn; Wool in this stage of preparation is known as roving.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.0, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 29.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0052   CAS 0442-0052; 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
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.5 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0056   CAS 0442-0056; Wool
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Wool
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0057   CAS 0442-0057; 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 Lichen; Holly (Ilex spp.) root bark; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0058   CAS 0442-0058; 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 Goldenrod (Solidago spp.); Wool yarn
Description Sample of golden rod (flowers) and wool yarn whose color (yellow) has been derived from the flowers, both mounted on piece of cardboard and wrapped in cellophane.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0059   CAS 0442-0059; 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 Lichen; Wool yarn
Description Sample of ground lichen and wool yarn whose color (pale orange) has been derived from the lichen, both mounted on piece of cardboard and wrapped in cellophane.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0060   CAS 0442-0060; 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 Wild onion flowers and stems; Wool yarn
Description Sample of wild onion (flowers and stems) and wool yarn whose color (off-white) is derived from the plant, both mounted on cardboard and wrapped in cellophane.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0061   CAS 0442-0061; 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 Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata); Rock; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0062   CAS 0442-0062; 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 Sunflower; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0063   CAS 0442-0063; 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 Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0064   CAS 0442-0064; 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 Apple peel; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0065   CAS 0442-0065; 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 Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp.) fruit; Wool yarn
Description Sample of prickly pear cactus fruit and wool yarn whose color (rose pink) has been derived from the fruit, both mounted on piece of cardboard and wrapped in cellophane.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0066   CAS 0442-0066; 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 Unidentified plant material; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0067   CAS 0442-0067; 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 Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) root; Red rock; Juniper ashes; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0068   CAS 0442-0068; 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 Juniper (Juniperus spp.) (brown gall); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0069   CAS 0442-0069; 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 Lichen; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0070   CAS 0442-0070; 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 Mistletoe; Wool yarn
Description Sample of mistletoe plant (stems and leaves) and wool yarn whose color (dark green) has been derived from the plant, both mounted on piece of cardboard and wrapped in cellophane.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0071   CAS 0442-0071; 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 Juniper (Juniperus spp.) berries; Mistletoe; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0072   CAS 0442-0072; 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 Juniper (Juniperus spp.) roots; Wool yarn
Description Sample of juniper roots and wool yarn whose color (maroon) has been derived from the roots, both mounted on piece of cardboard and wrapped in cellophane.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0073   CAS 0442-0073; 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 Holly (Ilex spp.); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0074   CAS 0442-0074; 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 Wild walnut shell; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0075   CAS 0442-0075; 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 Sumac (Rhus spp.) berries; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0076   CAS 0442-0076; 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 Greasewood (Sarcobatus spp.) flowers and stems; Wool yarn
Description Sample of greasewood (stems and flowers) and wool yarn whose color (pale yellow) has been derived from the plant, both mounted on piece of cardboard and wrapped in cellophane.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0077   CAS 0442-0077; 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 Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata); Indigo; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0078   CAS 0442-0078; 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 Goldenrod (Solidago spp.); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0079   CAS 0442-0079; 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 Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata); Holly (Ilex spp.) grapes root; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

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)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0081   CAS 0442-0081; 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 Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum); White root bark; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0082   CAS 0442-0082; 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 Cliffrose (Purshia spp.); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0083   CAS 0442-0083; 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 Holly (Ilex spp.) root; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0084   CAS 0442-0084; 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 Dock (Rumex spp.) root; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0085   CAS 0442-0085; 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 Mariposa lily (Calochortus spp.); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0086   CAS 0442-0086; 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 Dock (Rumex spp.) root; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0087   CAS 0442-0087; 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 Chamiso (Atriplex canescens); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0088   CAS 0442-0088; 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 Gambel oak root; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0089   CAS 0442-0089; 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 Purple larkspur; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0090   CAS 0442-0090; 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 Unidentified plant material; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0091   CAS 0442-0091; 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 Beeplant; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0092   CAS 0442-0092; 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 Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0093   CAS 0442-0093; 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 Sand verbena (Abronia spp.); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0094   CAS 0442-0094; 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 Coreopsis; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0095   CAS 0442-0095; 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 Nuttall’s sunflower (Helianthus nuttallii); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0096   CAS 0442-0096; 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 Wild rose hips; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0097   CAS 0442-0097; 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 Wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) berries; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0098   CAS 0442-0098; 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 Rubber plant; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0099   CAS 0442-0099; 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 Purple penstemon (Penstemon spp.); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0100   CAS 0442-0100; 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 Wild four-o’clock (Mirabilis nyctaginea); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0101   CAS 0442-0101; 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 Scarlet creeper (Ipomoea hederifolia); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0102   CAS 0442-0102; 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 Rattleweed; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0103   CAS 0442-0103; 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 Ground cherry; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0104   CAS 0442-0104; 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) root bark; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0105   CAS 0442-0105; 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 Wild pyracantha (Pyracantha spp.) berry; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0106   CAS 0442-0106; 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 Coyote tree; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0107   CAS 0442-0107; 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 Globemallow (Sphaeralcea spp.); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0108   CAS 0442-0108; 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 Wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0109   CAS 0442-0109; 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 Cliffrose (Purshia spp.); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0110   CAS 0442-0110; 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 Chamiso (Atriplex canescens); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0111   CAS 0442-0111; 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 Indian paintbrush (Castilleja spp.); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0112   CAS 0442-0112; 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 Ground daisy; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0113   CAS 0442-0113; 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 Mistletoe; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0114   CAS 0442-0114; 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 Black alder bark; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0115   CAS 0442-0115; 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 Actinea; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0116   CAS 0442-0116; 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 Small sunflower; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0117   CAS 0442-0117; 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 Scarlet gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0118   CAS 0442-0118; 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 Mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus spp.) root bark; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0119   CAS 0442-0119; 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 Globemallow (Sphaeralcea spp.); Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0120   CAS 0442-0120; 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 Golden current leaves; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0121   CAS 0442-0121; 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 Gambel oak (Quercus gambelii) root, bark, and 2 leaves; Wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1 (card), Thickness = 0.1 (card), Length = 15.4 (card)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0009   CAS 0448-0009; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.0, Length = 73.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0011   CAS 0448-0011; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Caro, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Dye
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 54.0, Length = 211.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0012   CAS 0448-0012; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Outer Yap Islands, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Commercial thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.0, Length = 134.0 (without fringe)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0013   CAS 0448-0013; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 62.0, Thickness = ca. 3.0, Length = 80.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0019   CAS 0448-0019; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Outer Yap Islands, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Dye
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.0, Length = 160.5 (without fringe)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0271   CAS 0458-0271; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 71.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = ca. 66.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0272   CAS 0458-0272; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 70.0, Thickness = 2.0, Length = ca. 73.0
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0363   CAS 0458-0363; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; Waipio Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 3.9, Length = 41.7
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0364   CAS 0458-0364; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Waimea Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description Elongated, rectangular, 4-sided kapa beater that is carved from a single piece of wood; Proximal end tapers gradually to form a plain, cylindrical handle; Each face of the beater is carved with a different geometric pattern; 2 faces have a pattern of small diamonds with a circle in each diamond; 1 face has a similar but slightly larger diamond and circle pattern; 4th face has pattern of rectangular cross-hatching.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 26.3
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0365   CAS 0458-0365; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description Rectangular, four-sided beater with short, tapered cylindrical handle, all carved from a single piece of dense wood; Each of the four faces is carved with a geometric pattern; Three faces have pattern of very shallow and closely spaced longitudinal grooves, and one of the three has additional cross-hatching lines across its mid-section; Fourth face has pattern of 5 deep and widely spaced longitudinal grooves; When mulberry bark is processed for kapa, it is initially beaten with the side of the beater with widely spaced grooves to initially break down the fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.6, Thickness = 4.4, Length = 44.7
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0366   CAS 0458-0366; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data Island: Maui; Kipahulu
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description Kapa beater carved from single piece of dense wood; Proximal end of beater comprises a cylindrical hand that gradually expands toward midsection, where it changes to a square shape in cross-section; Each of the four sides on the distal half of the beater has been carved with a series of straight parallel lines, varying in number, size, depth, and spacing between adjacent lines; Two of the faces have deep but widely spaced carved lines; A third face has shallow but widely spaced carved lines, and the fourth face has deep but closely spaced carved lines; When bark is processed for kapa, it is first beaten with the face bearing the widely spaced lines in order to initially break down the fibers, causing the bark sheet to spread out as much as possible.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.8, Thickness = 6.7, Length = 43.2
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0367   CAS 0458-0367; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.5, Length = 35.1
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0368   CAS 0458-0368; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; Waipio Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 4.2, Length = 40.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0460-0001   CAS 0460-0001; Blouse
Category Textiles
Object Name Blouse
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grasses; Coconut fiber (?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 58.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 50.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0460-0002   CAS 0460-0002; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass: waterweed
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 87.0, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0460-0003   CAS 0460-0003; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 99.0, Length = 186.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0466-0002   CAS 0466-0002; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Nazca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Ica Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Nazca
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid-1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: handspun cotton; Native (?) dyes
Description Rectangular carrying cloth woven wider than long and very loosely in plainweave tapestry technique; Overall pattern is of narrow bands in colors of dark green, yellow/orange, light green, and blue on red background; Decorative cord with evenly spaced fringed knots woven in “chain stitch with needle knitting” technique is attached along both ends of cloth, wrapping partially around corners and along sides; Cord is same red color as cloth with alternating chain stitch segments in white, yellow, dark green, and purple.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 114.0, Length = 89.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0472-0051   CAS 0472-0051; Peyote pouches
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Peyote pouches
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 86.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0472-0053   CAS 0472-0053; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 30.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0472-0054   CAS 0472-0054; Cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Cape
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 78.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 82.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0472-0055   CAS 0472-0055; Pants
Category Textiles
Object Name Pants
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 58.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 76.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0472-0056   CAS 0472-0056; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.7, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 24.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0472-0057   CAS 0472-0057; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 305.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0472-0058   CAS 0472-0058; Blouse
Category Textiles
Object Name Blouse
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Burlap
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 108.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 96.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0031   CAS 0473-0031; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data Town: Hoopa (vicinity of)
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture 1976-1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Maple bark (inner bark between sap and outer bark)
Description Woman's skirt made from strips of shredded maple bark that are looped over twine string waist cord and secured with single row of twined maple bark fiber; No decoration.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 78.0, Thickness = ca. 3.5, Length = ca. 59.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0019   CAS 0477-0019; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 35.5, Length = 61.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0020   CAS 0477-0020; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 67.0, Length = 76.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0021   CAS 0477-0021; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro; Namdrik Atoll
Maker's Name Matlina Swain (died ca. 2009)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves, Dyed hibiscus fibers; Cotton (/) thread
Description Nearly square mat woven of narrow strips of pandanus and dyed hibiscus fibers and primarily in simple (1/1) plaiting technique, with variations of the plaiting sequence in the design bands; Center area of mat is plain and woven entirely of natural colored pandanus leaves; Interior decorative double-faced border (designs are same on both faces, but colors are reverse) frames all four edges of mat and is woven of natural colored pandanus leaves and dyed reddish brown hibiscus fibers; Outer border is woven entirely of natural colored pandanus leaves, partially overlaid with dyed black hibiscus fibers that form the design; Juncture between inner and outer borders is overlaid with narrow band on both faces woven of natural colored pandanus leaves, partially overlaid with dyed purple hibiscus fibers that form the design, the entire bands then sewn to the underlying mat with white thread.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 52.5, Length = 53.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0026   CAS 0477-0026; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 66.0, Thickness = ca. 3.5, Length = 60.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0064   CAS 0477-0064; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Hibiscus; Banana fiber; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 52.5, Length = 152.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0065   CAS 0477-0065; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus; Banana fiber; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 50.0, Length = 150.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0066   CAS 0477-0066; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus; Banana fiber; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.0, Length = 150.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0098   CAS 0477-0098; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Satawal, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Lisoumai (Margaret)
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Banana fiber; Cotton thread; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.2, Length = 45.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0478-0015   CAS 0478-0015; Pants
Category Textiles
Object Name Pants
Culture Bagobo
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Mindanao
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Cotabato
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Abaca (banana) fiber; Glass and brass (metal) beads; Cotton cloth; Embroidery yarn
Description Knee-length pair of pants of Ikat-patterned panels of abaca (banana) fibers in colors of red, black, and natural tan; Cotton appliqué bands with elaborate patterns in yellow and white glass beads and brass disk beads are sewn to cuff of each pant leg.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 70.0, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 53.0
Catalog Number CAS 0478-0017   CAS 0478-0017; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1915-1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft
Description Teec Nos Pos style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Central rectangular design field is filled with column of 5 butterfly or waterbug-like motifs in tan, red, purple along a central purple axis with pendant arrows also radiating out from axis line, and all on white background; Wide gray border around all four sides of rug is filled with large black geometric fret-like motifs, all enclosed within a narrow black border around all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 129.0, Length = 202.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0486-0001   CAS 0486-0001; Rain cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Rain cape
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Luzon
County
Other Geographic Data Northern Luzon
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass; Hemp
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 70.5, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 80.0
Catalog Number CAS 0487-0013   CAS 0487-0013; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 60.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0014   CAS 0487-0014; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 78.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0015   CAS 0487-0015; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 129.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 49.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0016   CAS 0487-0016; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 103.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 66.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0017   CAS 0487-0017; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 113.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 74.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0491-0001   CAS 0491-0001; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Anglo-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Oregon
County Umatilla
Other Geographic Data City: Pendleton
Maker's Name Pendleton Woolen Mills
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 146.5, Length = 176.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0492-0001   CAS 0492-0001; Dye sample (cochineal)
Category Textiles; Raw Materials
Object Name Dye sample (cochineal)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Canyon de Chelly
Maker's Name N/A
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Dried beetles (Dactylopius coccus)
Description Quantity of dried bodies of the female Dactylopius coccus beetle that feeds on prickly pear cactus, used as dye source to produce cochineal, yielding a deep red color; Approximately 70,000 insects are needed for a pound of cochineal, sufficient to dye 2 pounds of wool.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.5 (each), Length = 0.3 (each)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0492-0002   CAS 0492-0002; Dye sample (indigo)
Category Textiles; Raw Materials
Object Name Dye sample (indigo)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Indigo
Description Sample of compressed cakes of indigo, a plant-derived dye source producing a deep blue color; Used in Mexico in pre-Columbian times and later imported and also commercially produced by the Spanish in Mexico, for export.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.5, Length = 3.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0391   CAS 0493-0391; Sleeping mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Sleeping mat
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Meikona, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Palm fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 97.0, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 172.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0402   CAS 0493-0402; Sleeping mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Sleeping mat
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Meikona, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1969
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Wood (harors); Camel hide
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 105.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 110.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0405   CAS 0493-0405; Sleeping mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Sleeping mat
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Meikona, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Wood; Camel hide
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 113.5, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 151.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0429   CAS 0493-0429; Roof mat (unfinished?)
Category Textiles
Object Name Roof mat (unfinished?)
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 105.0
Catalog Number CAS 0493-0430   CAS 0493-0430; Roof mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Roof mat
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Meikona, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1637, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 98.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0455   CAS 0493-0455; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 132.0, Length = 302.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0456   CAS 0493-0456; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 132.0, Length = 290.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0457   CAS 0493-0457; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 133.0, Length = 150.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0462   CAS 0493-0462; Cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Cape
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Canvas
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 192.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 230.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0464   CAS 0493-0464; Turban
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Turban
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Meikona, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name Male owner (name not recorded)
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Fabric; Clay
Description Turban made from several thicknesses of white cloth folded together in a ring and sewn together, then rubbed on exterior with white clay; According to original field notes, this type of turban is worn by a ritual elder; This one was made specifically for William Torry.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.6, Max Diam = 17.5
Catalog Number CAS 0494-0005   CAS 0494-0005; Apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Papua
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Ole
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rope string; Synthetic material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.0, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 77.0
Catalog Number CAS 0496-0001   CAS 0496-0001; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool warp and weft; Aniline dyes
Description Woman's sash belt woven entirely in double-faced, warp-faced technique; Traditional design layout consists of repetitive black geometric design on red central panel, bordered along each side by green inner border and black outer border; Warp ends are plied at both ends to form long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.4, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 208.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0496-0003   CAS 0496-0003; Manta / shoulder blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Manta / shoulder blanket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa; Village: Hotevilla
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp and weft; Indigo dyes; Cotton string; Metal: Silver
Description Woman's one piece wrap-around dress or wearing blanket, woven in diagonal and diamond twill techniques; Center panel is woven entirely in balanced warp and weft faced diagonal twill weave with natural brown warps and aniline-dyed (?) black wefts; Narrow end panels are both woven in diamond twill weave with indigo-dyed (?) wefts over natural brown warps; Inner borders along diamond twill end panels is marked by raised weft ridge, further outlined by appliquéd lengths of red and green yarn attached with cotton string; Bracelet consisting of 7 silver buttons linked together is sewn near one edge of dress.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 127.0, Length = 98.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0496-0004   CAS 0496-0004; Manta / shoulder blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Manta / shoulder blanket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton, Commercial wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Woman’s manta made from a rectangular wedding robe that is woven of cotton in a balanced plainweave technique; At each corner the selvage and end cords are braided together into short tassels; In accordance with Hopi tradition, at some time after its use in a wedding, this robe was later embroidered so it could be worn on festive and ceremonial occasions; A band of alternating black and green panels incorporating negative zigzag lines is embroidered along each long side of the original robe, with a slightly different pattern and layout in each band; The band along the bottom edge also shows five diamond-with-rectangle motifs (in colors of green, red, yellow, blue, and pink) with a group of three black stacked triangles above each one.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 190.0, Length = 114.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0496-0005   CAS 0496-0005; Wedding robe
Category Textiles
Object Name Wedding robe
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials cotton warp and weft; Wool yarn; Kaolin clay
Description Woman's wedding manta woven entirely in plain, balanced tapestry weave; Both warp and weft fibers are white and manta is completely without design except double row of gold-colored wool yarn embroidered along end and side borders in each corner; When worn during the wedding, elaborate tassels (CAS 0496-0008A,B or 0496-0008C,D) would be tied to the corners; Light residue of white kaolin clay, rubbed into fabric to enhance its white color, still remains.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 209.5, Length = 149.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0496-0006   CAS 0496-0006; Wedding robe
Category Textiles
Object Name Wedding robe
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton warp and weft; Wool yarn; Wood
Description Woman's wedding manta woven entirely in plain, balanced tapestry weave; Manta is completely undecorated except for short lengths of orange yarn that are embroidered along edge in each corner, incorporated into corner tassels; Along one long end are 4 braided ties whose ends are embroidered in manta in crow's foot pattern; Small yarn ring wrapped in orange yarn is slipped over tassel in one corner; Larger tassels with small wooden plug in their centers are attached on two corners; Double bundle of black yarn wrapped in center with white yarn represents marriage certificate, added to manta by bride's father-in-law during that year's closing Niman Katsina ceremony in July.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 192.5, Length = 152.0
Catalog Number CAS 0496-0007   CAS 0496-0007; Wedding sash
Category Textiles
Object Name Wedding sash
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton warp; Corn husk; Feathers
Description Wide sash woven as part of Hopi woman's bridal outfit and also worn by men in ceremonial dances; Sash is woven entirely in braided technique and is completely undecorated; Both ends terminate in long plied fringes which are threaded through cotton-wrapped corn husk rings; Small bundle of feathers is tied to one fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 136.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0496-0008A-D   CAS 0496-0008A-D; Wedding robe tassels (4)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Wedding robe tassels (4)
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton and wool yarns
Description A: Tassel (companion piece to CAS 0496-0008B) made to be tied to lower corner of wedding robe; Tassel consists of bundle of white cotton yarns whose upper ends are wrapped and interwoven with brown wool yarn, forming a pattern of alternating brown and white terraced zigzags; B: Tassel (companion piece to CAS 0496-0008A) made to be tied to lower corner of wedding robe; Tassel consists of bundle of white cotton yarns whose upper ends are wrapped and interwoven with brown wool yarn, forming a checkerboard pattern; C,D: Tassels (2 companion pieces) made to be tied to lower corner of wedding robe; Each tassel consists of bundle of white cotton yarns whose upper ends are wrapped and interwoven with black wool yarn, forming a pattern of black terraced crosses within white network.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = A,B=ca. 3.5; C,D=3.0, Length = A,B=ca. 19.5; C,D=ca. 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0496-0009   CAS 0496-0009; Sash
Category Textiles
Object Name Sash
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton warp; Cotton and wool weft
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 126.0
Catalog Number CAS 0498-0001   CAS 0498-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Non-regional style rug, woven in plain tapestry technique; Warp material is natural hand spun wool yarn; Weft material is natural, carded, and aniline-dyed hand spun wool yarn; Design consists of all over layout of white and gray terraced diamonds within a terraced diamond network in colors of white, gray, and red; Narrow straight-edged red border frames rug on all four sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 74.0, Length = 112.0
Catalog Number CAS 0499-0011   CAS 0499-0011; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1915-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton string warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft; Aniline dye (rust and red)
Description Gallup Throw style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of large concentric serrated diamond in colors of rust brown, gray, and red, all on white background; Half-diamond located above and below central diamond, and narrow red band extends across width of rug near each end; Narrow black border frames rug along all four edges and includes pair of serrated half-diamonds along each side; White end cords are on one end only; Rug is woven without selvage cords; Typically, rugs of this type are woven quickly and loosely as inexpensive souvenirs for the tourist trade; A loom is warped with cotton string warp for a long runner, so that two or more of these rugs can be woven successively by leaving a section of the warp exposed between adjacent rugs; That area is then cut and the loose warp ends are knotted and trimmed or knotted and left as short fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 53.0, Length = 103.5
Catalog Number CAS 0499-0012   CAS 0499-0012; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1915-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft; Aniline dye (red)
Description Rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of central column of 3 white diamonds down center of rug, all connected to each other by a vertical black line; Central diamond is outlined in red, while the other two are outlined in black and each contains the letter “T”; The diamonds are flanked on either side by a vertical zigzag line made up of small dark brown parallelograms, all on a carded gray background, whose side edges are also serrated, while the end edges are straight; Remaining area of the design field is white; End cords are white and selvage cords are natural dark brown; End cords and selvage cords are knotted separately at corners to form short corner tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 81.6, Length = 141.0
Catalog Number CAS 0499-0013   CAS 0499-0013; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural wool weft; Aniline dyes (black and maroon)
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; All-over pattern of narrow vertical alternating black and white stripes is accomplished by alternating the color of the weft yarn after each complete pass (across once and then return to starting point) of the weft yarn; Selvage cords and end cords of carded maroon and black yarn are tied at corners to form tassels; Augmented tassels matching the selvage and end cords are also looped through the rug at each corner; This type of pattern is often used for saddle blankets; Rug is noticeably longer on one corner, requiring several extra weft rows.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 94.5, Length = 131.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0499-0016A   CAS 0499-0016A; Blouse
Category Textiles
Object Name Blouse
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Velvet
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 53.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 62.0
Catalog Number CAS 0499-0018   CAS 0499-0018; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton string warp; Handspun natural and aniline-dyed wool weft; Aniline dye (red)
Description Gallup Throw style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of a single large serrated diamond shape in white, red, and dark brown-black on a white background, with a narrow red band near each end and small filler design elements along the sides; End cords (along one end only) are white; Typically, rugs of this type are woven as inexpensive souvenirs for the tourist trade; A loom is warped with cotton string or a long runner and then two or more of these smaller rugs can be woven successively, leaving a short interval of exposed warp between two rugs, which is then cut and the warp ends knotted and trimmed or left as short fringe; Gallup Throw rugs usually do not have selvage cords and only have end cords at one end (or not at all).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 50.0, Length = 97.3
Catalog Number CAS 0499-0019   CAS 0499-0019; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton warp; Wool weft
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 51.0, Length = 106.0
Catalog Number CAS 0499-0020   CAS 0499-0020; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft; Aniline dyes (red, black, and brown)
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of 3 large star-shaped motifs with terraced edges; Half the elements in each motif are red and half are black, all outlined in dark brown and on a light gray background; Entire design is framed on all four edges by a double, straight-edged border; Inner border is dark brown and includes a “spirit line at one corner, and the outer border is black; Selvage cords and end cords are all black and they are tied off at the corners to form short corner tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 65.0, Length = 161.0
Catalog Number CAS 0505-0001   CAS 0505-0001; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.3, Length = ca. 226.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0505-0002   CAS 0505-0002; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 176.0, Length = 208.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0506-0006   CAS 0506-0006; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Spanish-American
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Oaxaca
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1860-1870
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and vegetal-dyed wool weft
Description Saltillo-style blanket woven in plain tapestry technique in two pieces and sewn together down the center; Each half has two multi-ply warps along both sides and single-ply warps elsewhere; Large central composite diamond in colors of dark blue, crimson, and white on a white field filled with an open lattice network of diamonds is flanked at either end by plain horizontal bands in light and dark blue, crimson, white, and yellow, and one band at each end with more complex pattern of small serrated diamonds in the same colors.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 210.0, Length = ca. 144.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0509-0001A-F   CAS 0509-0001A-F; Textile on backstrap loom with weaving implements
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Textile on backstrap loom with weaving implements
Culture Peruvian
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Chincheros
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials A: Wood; Llama handspun wool yarn; B-D: Wood; E: Wood; Turtle shell; F: Leather; Yarn
Description A: Partially woven textile panel on back strap loom, including upper and lower anchor bars, heddle rod, and shuttle with white weft yarn wrapped on it; B: Loom bar; C,D: Battens; E: Spindle rod; F: Leather back strap for loom.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=84.0; C=5.5; D=5.9; F=7.6, Thickness = A=2.4; C=1.4; D=1.2; F=1.5, Max Diam = B=2.4; E=6.0, Length = A=220.0; B=68.0; C=69.7; D=83.6; E=61.5; F=61.8
Catalog Number CAS 0509-0002A-C   CAS 0509-0002A-C; Belt on loom (includes batten)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt on loom (includes batten)
Culture Peruvian
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cuzco
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Alpaca wool; Aniline dyes
Description Backstrap loom (including 1 heddle rod and 1 batten) with partially woven belt; Belt is woven in double-sided warp faced twill technique, producing a continuous pattern of contiguous open red diamonds on a green background, flanked along sides by parallel yellow, purple, red, and black borders; All warps are 2 ply in single colors; Weft if also 2 ply of white and beige and is much heavier than the warps; Approximately 3/4 of the belt is woven, with warp yarns on remaining portion tied into bundle at end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = ca. 142.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0509-0003A,B   CAS 0509-0003A,B; Belt on loom (with batten)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt on loom (with batten)
Culture Mayoruna
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 39.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0509-0004   CAS 0509-0004; Textile on backstrap loom
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile on backstrap loom
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Tibet
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wool (?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 34.5, Thickness = 3.7, Length = 18.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0509-0005A-L   CAS 0509-0005A-L; Loom parts
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Loom parts
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Tibet
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 9.08

Catalog Number

 CAS 0509-0006   CAS 0509-0006; Textile panel
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile panel
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Tibet
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Natural and aniline-dyed wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 378.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0509-0007A,B   CAS 0509-0007A,B; Loom shuttles (2)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Loom shuttles (2)
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Tibet
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Natural and aniline-dyed wool
Description A: pink yarn on wooden loom shuttle; B: navy yarn on wooden loom shuttle.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = A=2.5; B=2.0, Length = A=23.5; B=30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0509-0010   CAS 0509-0010; Weaving implement (spindle with yarn)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle with yarn)
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Chincheros
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.0, Length = 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0509-0012   CAS 0509-0012; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Chincheros
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950-1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool, probably; Aniline dyes
Description Woman’s rectangular carrying cloth comprised of two nearly identical panels (one is rotated 180 degrees from the other) that are seamed together down center; Each warp-faced panel is woven longer than wide in plainweave technique and has a wide gray stripe flanked by a narrower patterned band that is primarily red and white and utilizes supplementary warps to form the patterns; Flat joining stitch is used for center seam.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 114.7, Length = 110.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0509-0013   CAS 0509-0013; Strap
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Strap
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Chincheros
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton ?; Sisal ?; Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.5, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 164.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0509-0014   CAS 0509-0014; Sling
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Sling
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Chincheros
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Animal hair; Sisal ?
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 198.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0509-0015   CAS 0509-0015; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Xavante
Global Region South America
Country Brazil
State/Prov./Dist. Mato Grosso
County
Other Geographic Data Thunder Mt. Serra Rondador
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton (?); Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 55.0, Length = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0509-0016   CAS 0509-0016; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Comb
Culture Xavante
Global Region South America
Country Brazil
State/Prov./Dist. Mato Grosso
County
Other Geographic Data Thunder Mt. Serra Rondador
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Reed; Cotton (?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0509-0019   CAS 0509-0019; Sash
Category Textiles
Object Name Sash
Culture Khenti
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Ghana
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Accra
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 208.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0513-0153   CAS 0513-0153; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cow leather; Plastic beads; Fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 106.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0513-0154   CAS 0513-0154; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Koor; Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Goat skin; Plastic beads; Fiber; Metal buckle and bullet shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.0, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 116.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0513-0162   CAS 0513-0162; Floor mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Floor mat
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm branches; Camel leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 100.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 140.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0513-0163   CAS 0513-0163; Roof mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Roof mat
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sisal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 135.0, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 80.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0001   CAS 0514-0001; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Aymara
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Puno Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Puno; Puno Central Market
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool and cotton; Embellishments: silk
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 154.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 58.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0002   CAS 0514-0002; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Ollachea
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep and alpaca wool; Cotton thread; Silk (?) ribbon
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 178.0, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 70.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0004A,B   CAS 0514-0004A,B; Underskirts (2)
Category Textiles
Object Name Underskirts (2)
Culture Aymara
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Puno Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Puno; Puno Central Market
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials A: Warp and weft: cotton; Nylon; B: Warp and weft: cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=ca. 60.0; B=ca. 118.0, Thickness = A=0.2; B=0.2, Length = A=47.0; B=52.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0005   CAS 0514-0005; Underskirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Underskirt
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Ollachea
Maker's Name Felix Arenas Quispe
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 102.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 60.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0008   CAS 0514-0008; Underskirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Underskirt
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Donata Quispe Chura
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 108.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 59.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0009   CAS 0514-0009; Underskirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Underskirt
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Seferino Quispe Choqe
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 99.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 58.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0011   CAS 0514-0011; Underskirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Underskirt
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Donata Quispe Chura
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 106.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 63.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0013   CAS 0514-0013; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Alejandro Sirena
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool and cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 95.6, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 51.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0014   CAS 0514-0014; Jacket (woman's)
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket (woman's)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Susana Huanco
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool; Cotton thread; Embellishments: silk and/or rayon
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 125.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 49.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0018   CAS 0514-0018; Jacket (woman's)
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket (woman's)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Donata Quispe Chura
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool; Embellishments: cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 120.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 36.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0020   CAS 0514-0020; Jacket (woman's)
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket (woman's)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Fernando Chura Tapara
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool; Cotton thread; Embellishments: silk and/or rayon
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 106.0, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 38.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0021   CAS 0514-0021; Jacket (girl's)
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket (girl's)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Alejandro Sirena, Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool; Cotton thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 98.0, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 42.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0022   CAS 0514-0022; Bodice
Category Textiles
Object Name Bodice
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Anastasio Casazola, Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool; Cotton thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.0, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 28.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0024   CAS 0514-0024; Shirt (woman's)
Category Textiles
Object Name Shirt (woman's)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Sra. Sabina
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 129.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 55.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0027   CAS 0514-0027; Shirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Shirt
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Serefino Quispe C., Maria Chukitarri, T. Mamani
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 116.5, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0029   CAS 0514-0029; Vest
Category Textiles
Object Name Vest
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Anastasio Casazola
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool; Cotton binding
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.5, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 52.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0030   CAS 0514-0030; Shirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Shirt
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Fausto Trujillano Claros
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool; Thread: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 130.5, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 71.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0031   CAS 0514-0031; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Husband of Mercedes Ccama
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool; Thread: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 138.5, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 57.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0032   CAS 0514-0032; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Ignacio Quispe, Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool; Cotton collar lining
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 99.0, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0034   CAS 0514-0034; Pants
Category Textiles
Object Name Pants
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Anastasio Casazola
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 40.0, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 78.0
Catalog Number CAS 0514-0035   CAS 0514-0035; Pants
Category Textiles
Object Name Pants
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Ferminio Quispe
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 44.0, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 100.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0036   CAS 0514-0036; Pants
Category Textiles
Object Name Pants
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Ignacio Quispe, Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool; Cotton thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.4, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 63.0
Catalog Number CAS 0514-0037   CAS 0514-0037; Pants
Category Textiles
Object Name Pants
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Anastasio Casazola
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 70.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0038   CAS 0514-0038; Scarf
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Scarf
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Virna Huaman Chukipata
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.7, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 151.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0041   CAS 0514-0041; Scarf
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Scarf
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Kristina Chura
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.2, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 144.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0042   CAS 0514-0042; Scarf
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Scarf
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 207.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0044   CAS 0514-0044; Shawl
Category Textiles
Object Name Shawl
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Donata Quispe Chura
Date of Manufacture ca. 1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool; Crocheted yarns: Alpaca and sheep wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular shawl (donor calls it an older style wide scarf in her notes) woven longer than wide in warp-faced plainweave technique; Overall color is dark brown, with multicolored stripe (purple, light and dark red, light and dark green, white) near each side; Decorative edging is done in double crochet stitch in colors of green/yellow mixed and blue/white mixed along both weft selvages; Wide dark brown panel woven in double crochet stitch is added to each end of the shawl, terminating in dark brown fringe; Pieced into the double crocheted panel on each end are 5 small round medallions, all woven in single crochet stitch in yellow and green, blue and white, or a mixture of all four colors.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 69.8, Length = 141.8
Catalog Number CAS 0514-0055   CAS 0514-0055; Cap
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Cap
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Jesus Qowa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 32.0
Catalog Number CAS 0514-0056   CAS 0514-0056; Cap
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Cap
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Jesus Qowa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 37.5
Catalog Number CAS 0514-0057   CAS 0514-0057; Cap
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Cap
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mr. Castellanos
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.7, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 42.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0062   CAS 0514-0062; Shawl
Category Textiles
Object Name Shawl
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Wife of Jesus Qowa
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool; Cotton cloth; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular shawl worn by a woman or young girl, probably woven on a 4-stake horizontal loom; Shawl is woven longer than wide in a warp-faced plainweave technique and is entirely white except for a narrow series of parallel red and pink stripes near each side edge, which are also woven in warp-faced plainweave; All four selvages of the shawl are decorated with a crocheted border in pink and red with a scalloped edge; One face of the shawl is decorated with a border of appliquéd red cotton leaves around 3+ sides and the name “Flora Quispe” along the top.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 70.4, Length = 94.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0063   CAS 0514-0063; Shawl
Category Textiles
Object Name Shawl
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Grandmother of Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool and cotton; Embellishments: sheep wool, cotton and rayon and/or silk
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 64.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 133.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0065   CAS 0514-0065; Shawl
Category Textiles
Object Name Shawl
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Qelgay
Maker's Name Señora Chura De Qowa
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool
Description Rectangular shawl worn by woman or young girl and woven on 4-stake horizontal loom; Shawl is woven longer than wide and entirely in warp-faced plainweave technique; Design field consists mostly of wide stripes in several shades of brown, with a series of narrow parallel stripes in maroon, pink, and white near each side edge and running the entire length of the shawl; Decorative border with scalloped edge in red and outlined in white is crocheted around all four edges of shawl.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 56.7, Length = 76.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0069   CAS 0514-0069; Shawl
Category Textiles
Object Name Shawl
Culture Aymara
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Puno Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Puno
Maker's Name Marangani Mills
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: wool
Description Commercially woven rectangular woman’s shawl woven entirely in plainweave with deep green warps and wefts, with evenly spaced floating black warps and wefts inserted at regular intervals and woven 4/1 to produce a window pane effect of open black squares on one face; At each edge, the warp ends and weft ends are twisted together to form fringes; This shawl was woven at the Marangani Mills which is widely known throughout southern Peru; At the time this was collected, this type of shawl was increasingly popular as part of the “urbanized Indian” costume; Label sewn into one corner reads, “COOP> MANUFACTURAS DELCENTRO IND. PERUANA HUANCATEX.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 163.5, Length = 216.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0070   CAS 0514-0070; Shawl
Category Textiles
Object Name Shawl
Culture Aymara
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Puno Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Puno
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool; Aniline dyes
Description Commercially woven rectangular woman’s shawl woven entirely in balanced 2/2 twill weave with pale green warps and wefts, except for two decorative bands woven in each direction in colors of maroon, red, pink, white, gold, and two shades of deep green; Shawl was probably woven on a loom with the wefts continually looped back at sides to form fringe, while sections of warp were left exposed at regular intervals and then cut between adjacent shawls to form fringe on each one; When collected, shawls of this type were increasingly popular as part of an “urbanized Indian” costume.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 143.5, Length = 178.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0071   CAS 0514-0071; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep and llama wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular carrying cloth made from two panels that are seamed together down the center; Each warp-faced, plainweave panel is woven longer than wide and incorporate plainweave stripes in various colors (salmon, white, orange, black, brown and purple) alternating with narrow stripes that utilize complimentary warps in pink, white, orange, and green; Panels are seamed together using flat joining stitch in blue, except for one section which is pink.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 113.5, Length = 119.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0072   CAS 0514-0072; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Melgar Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Nunoa
Maker's Name Celia Chukipata
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool
Description Rectangular carrying cloth comprised of two identical warp-faced panels that are woven longer than wide and in plainweave technique, then each seamed along one side to a narrow patterned band or belt (normally, the two panels would be seamed together directly without a separate band down the center); Each panel has 4 plainweave, single color (white, light brown, or medium brown) stripes alternating with three patterned stripes that each utilize a single supplementary warp; Two of the patterned stripes are dark brown and white and one is black and white; Flat joining stitches used to seam the three panels together.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 87.5, Length = 121.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0073   CAS 0514-0073; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and/or sheep wool
Description Rectangular carrying cloth or over-shawl comprising two longer-than-wide panels that are seamed together down the center; Each panel is woven in warp-faced plainweave technique, alternating plainweave bands with bands that include single color supplementary warps to produce variety of geometric designs; The latter are done in dark red, light green, purple, pink, and orange; Flat joining stitch used on center seam and worked in segments of different colors; All four edges of seamed cloth are covered in a narrow warp-faced plainweave tape that is wrapped around the end and side selvages; At corners, a length of the tape extends beyond the corner and then loops back before being secured along the adjacent side, thus forming a corner fringe or tassel.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 125.7, Length = 94.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0074   CAS 0514-0074; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep and camelid wool
Description Woman’s rectangular carrying cloth, comprising two warp-faced panels that are seamed together down the center; Each panel is woven longer than wide in a plainweave technique; Design consists of wide stripes woven in sequence of colors (light brown, medium brown, and gray) alternating with 3 decorative patterned bands, which employ supplementary warps to produce the patterned designs in colors of maroon, lavender, red, orange, pink, green, purple, black, light blue, and white; Colors and patterns are slightly different on the two panels; Flat joining stitch worked in segments of color (green, orange, lavender) to seam the panels together.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 103.5, Length = 117.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0075   CAS 0514-0075; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular carrying cloth comprised of two longer-than-wide panels, both woven on a 4-stake horizontal loom in warp-faced plainweave technique and then seamed together down the center; The two panels are identical, with a red plainweave stripe along the outer edge, followed by a series of narrow bands in bright colors (light and dark blue, red, orange, and several shades each of pink and green), some of which include a one-color supplementary warp to form a variety of geometric designs; The two panels are laid side by side so they are mirror images of each other and then seamed together using a flat joining stitch done in dark blue yarn; Top edge of seamed cloth and a portion of the upper side edges are wrapped in a warp-faced plainweave tape; According to weaver, this type of shawl with beige background and decorative stripes in bright synthetic yarns was the latest style (in 1978).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 104.2, Length = 104

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0076   CAS 0514-0076; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: sheep and alpaca wool; Weft: alpaca wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular carrying cloth comprising two panels that have been seamed together down the center; Each panel is woven longer than wide and consists of a wide central warp-faced plainweave section that is all black, flanked along each side by a narrow decorative band that is woven partially in plainweave and partially with complimentary warps to form a raised, geometric motif in purple, red, white, green, and orange; Two panels are seamed together with a flat, joining stitch worked in color segments of pink, green, orange, white, and purple.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 110.5, Length = 107.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0077   CAS 0514-0077; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Juana Mullu
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: alpaca or sheep wool; Weft: alpaca wool
Description Rectangular carrying cloth made from two warp-faced panels that are seamed together down the center; Center section of each warp-faced panel is plain brown, woven in plainweave technique, and flanked along each outside edge by series of colorful stripes, some of which are woven in plainweave (tan, orange, and pink), and some with complementary warps (pink and red); Flat joining stitch used in center seam was originally white, but has been replaced in sections with yarns of various colors (gray, red, dark blue, dark green, orange).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 112.0, Length = 99.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0078   CAS 0514-0078; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and/or sheep wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular carrying cloth or over-shawl, probably woven on a 4-stake horizontal loom in two longer-than-wide panels that have been seamed together down the center; Each panel is woven in warp-faced plainweave technique; Design layout on each panel consists of a wide plain brown central strip, flanked on either side by a narrower composite stripes that employ supplementary and complimentary warps to produce various geometric and life form motifs in pink, red, several shades of green, blue, purple, orange, and white, as well as several stripes that are woven in plainweave; The two panels are seamed together using a flat joining stitch, done in various colors that are worked in segments; All four edges of seamed cloth are bound by a tubular edging, probably woven in a crossed-warp technique, in colors of pink, green, maroon, and dark blue.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 90.3, Length = 96.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0079   CAS 0514-0079; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Melgar Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Nuñoa
Maker's Name Fernanda Condri Carrasco (grandmother of Martina Carrasco)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: camelid and/or sheep wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular carrying cloth or over-shawl, woven in two panels and seamed together down the center; Each panel is woven in warp-faced plainweave technique; Design field consists of wide plain gray bands alternating with narrower colored bands, some of which include complimentary warps to produce simple repeated patterns in colors of red, maroon, white, and orange; Outermost stripe on each panel is red, while innermost stripe where the two panels are joined is orange; Flat joining stitch used for the center seam is worked in segments in colors of white, pink, green, and maroon; All four edges of the seamed cloth are bound in a tubular edging, probably woven with complimentary warps, in colors of pink, white, and maroon; Warp ends of tubular edging left loose and plied together along one edge.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 106.2, Length = 92.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0080   CAS 0514-0080; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mother of Mercedes Ccama
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: alpaca and possibly vicuña wool; Weft: alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 24.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0081   CAS 0514-0081; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool; Embellishments: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.6, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 39.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0082   CAS 0514-0082; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 42.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0083   CAS 0514-0083; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mother of Eulalia Maqe R.
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: alpaca and possibly sheep wool; Weft: alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 38.4, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 38.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0084   CAS 0514-0084; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Wife of Jesus Qowa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 38.3, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 35.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0085   CAS 0514-0085; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 34.5, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 33.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0086   CAS 0514-0086; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Eudosia Chura
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 39.7, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 44.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0087   CAS 0514-0087; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool; Embellishments: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 42.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 40.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0088   CAS 0514-0088; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Basilia Turpu
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0089   CAS 0514-0089; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mother of Eulalia Maqe R.
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.7, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 42.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0090   CAS 0514-0090; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mother of Eulalia Maqe R.
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 36.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 53.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0091   CAS 0514-0091; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 35.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0092   CAS 0514-0092; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mother of Mercedes Ccama de Casazola
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 40.7, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 40.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0093   CAS 0514-0093; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Wife of Jesus Qowa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.2, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 41.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0094   CAS 0514-0094; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mrs. Cespedes
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool; Sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 59.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 68.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0095   CAS 0514-0095; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Sra. Ramos
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: alpaca and possibly sheep wool; Weft: alpaca wool; Embellishments: sheep wool; Cotton thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 63.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 57.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0096   CAS 0514-0096; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Sra. Ramos
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool; Cotton thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 56.7, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 65.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0097   CAS 0514-0097; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mother of Eulalia Maqe R.
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 53.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 60.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0100   CAS 0514-0100; Dance sling
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Dance sling
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Husband of Donata Quispe Chura
Date of Manufacture 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun llama or alpaca yarn; Alpaca hide and attached wool fiber; Aniline dyes; Cotton string
Description Dance sling consisting of a braided rope in colors of black-brown, brown, gray, and white; Approx. half of the rope is woven with 8 strands in a continuous pattern of chevrons; At the end several of the strands are wrapped around the others and knotted and the remaining strands are left loose as fringe; Other half of rope is woven with 16 strands in a continuous pattern of zigzag lines; Near the end, the rope is divided into a finger hold of two 8-strand braided sections with chevron pattern, then rejoin and end with zigzag pattern; At end the individual strands are concealed within a very large tassel of white yarns which are doubled and wrapped near their base; Section of rope with zigzag pattern is decorated with 12 pompoms, made from small piece of alpaca hide to which dyed (turquoise, pink, yellow, and orange) or undyed (white) wool fiber is still attached, all of them fastened with a running length of white cotton string.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = ca. 158.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0102   CAS 0514-0102; Dance sling
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Dance sling
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Estancia Malcoa
Maker's Name Grandfather of Elias or Elisu Chura
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun llama or alpaca yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Dance sling consisting of a braided rope in colors of black, gray, white, and several shades of brown; Approx. half of the rope is woven with 8 strands in a continuous pattern of chevrons and is square in cross-section; At the end one of the strands is wrapped around the others and knotted; Other half of rope is woven with 48 strands in alternating panels of concentric diamonds and single or bicolored solid diamonds, and is also square in cross-section; At end the individual strands are concealed within a very large tassel of white yarns which are doubled and wrapped near their base with pink, red, green, and purple yarns; Eight small and very sparse tassels in colors of pink, purple, red, and gray, each comprising several yarns that are threaded through the braided rope (tan, white, and mixed brown and white) are spaced along length of 48-strand section of rope.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = ca. 137.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0103   CAS 0514-0103; Dance sling
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Dance sling
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Wenceslao Paco Wakista
Date of Manufacture ca. 1964
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun llama or alpaca yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Dance sling consisting of a braided rope in colors of black, gray, white, and several shades of brown; Approx. half of the rope is woven with 8 strands in a continuous pattern of chevrons and is square in cross-section; At the end the entire braided rope is wrapped in a length of brown twine and pink yarn; Other half of rope is woven with 48 strands in alternating panels of concentric diamonds, solid colored parallelograms and trapezoids, and solid colored panels, and is also square in cross-section; Near end, 8 strands are pulled out from core of rope and braided into separate finger hold loop; At end of rope, all individual strands are concealed within a very large tassel of white yarns which are doubled and wrapped near their base with white yarn; Six smaller tassels in pink, red, orange, rust brown, and pale green, each made of yarns that are doubled and sewn to the braided rope (tan, white, and mixed brown and white) are spaced along length of 48-strand section of rope.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = ca. 169.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0104   CAS 0514-0104; Dance sling
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Dance sling
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun llama or alpaca yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Dance sling consisting of a braided rope in colors of white and several shades of brown; Approx. half of the rope is woven with 16 strands in a continuous pattern of chevrons and is square in cross-section; At the end, several strands are braided and wrapped around the final centimeters of the rope and then the ends of all the strands left loose as fringe; Other half of rope is woven with 48 strands in alternating panels of concentric diamonds and solid colored parallelograms, and is also square in cross-section; Near end, an additional 16-strand finger hold loop in pink and white passes through the primary rope, and its end is decorated with a large white tassel made of white yarns that are doubled and wrapped at their bases; End of strands in primary rope are concealed within a second very large tassel of white yarns which are doubled and wrapped near their base with white yarn; Ten smaller tassels in pink, red, green, orange, maroon, and dark blue, each made of four short segments of a narrow woven fabric that are doubled and wrapped with a contrasting yarn, are spaced along the 48-strand section of rope and along part of the 16-strand section.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.8, Length = ca. 173.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0112   CAS 0514-0112; Dance sling
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Dance sling
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Jesus Qowa
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun llama or alpaca yarn
Description Dance sling consisting of a braided rope in colors of black, white, gray, and light brown; Approx. half of the rope is woven with 8 strands in a continuous pattern of chevrons (white, black, and light brown), and is round in cross-section; At the end, the white strands are loosely knotted and the other ends are free; Other half of rope is woven with 28 strands with continuous pattern of concentric diamonds, with at least one change in color sequence, and this section is also round in cross-section; At end, all the strands in rope are partially concealed within a large tassel of white yarns which are doubled and and then redoubled and tied near their base white yarn; 4 smaller tassels (2 light brown, 21 gray, and 1 white), each made from several yarns that are doubled and passed through the braids, are spaced along the concentric diamond section of the rope.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = ca. 177.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0114   CAS 0514-0114; Dance sling
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Dance sling
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani; Patapampa neighborhood
Maker's Name Alejandro Gutierrez Carreon
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun llama or alpaca wool yarn; Handspun (?) cotton string; Synthetic wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Dance sling consisting of a braided rope in colors of black, white, tan and brown; Approx. half of the rope is woven with 16 strands in a continuous spiral pattern in all four colors, and is round in cross-section; At end, some individual yarns are doubled back into the braided section and wrapped, while others are concealed within large white tassel of cotton string, whose strands are doubled and sewn down with additional cotton string; Other half of rope is woven with 8 strands with continuous pattern of chevrons in white and black, and this section is square in cross-section; At end, yarns are tied off with gray-brown yarn and left loose to form short tassel; Length of 16-strand section is decorated with 7 small tassels, each comprised of synthetic yarns of a single color (lime green, deep pink, dark blue, orange, light yellow, red, and white) that are looped through the sling and sewn down with white cotton string; One additional light orange tassel is attached on 8-strand section of sling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = ca. 120.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0115   CAS 0514-0115; Dance sling
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Dance sling
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Anastasio Casazola
Date of Manufacture ca. 1958
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun llama or alpaca wool yarn; Cotton thread; Aniline dyes
Description Dance sling consisting of a braided rope in colors of black, white, tan, brown and gray; Approx. half of the rope is woven with 16 strands in a continuous pattern of zigzag lines in first four colors, and is round in cross-section; Near end, the strands separate and form two 8-strand braids to form a finger hole; At end, individual yarns are concealed within large white tassel of additional yarn, whose strands are doubled and sewn down with additional white yarn; Other half of rope is woven with 8 strands with continuous pattern of chevrons in white, black, gray, and tan, and this section is also round in cross-section; At end, yarns are tied off with thread and cut off cleanly; Length of 16-strand section is decorated with 9 small tassels, each comprised of paired bundles of alpaca fiber in solid colors (white, rust brown, light and dark yellow, orange, green, and pink) that are held against braided section and sewn down with brown yarn.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = ca. 183.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0118   CAS 0514-0118; Dance and/or herding sling
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Dance and/or herding sling
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Ricardo Ccama
Date of Manufacture ca. 1938
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun llama or alpaca yarn
Description Dance sling consisting of a braided rope in colors of light and dark brown, white, gray, and gray-brown; Approx. half of the rope is woven with 8 strands in a continuous pattern of spiral zigzags with regular changes in color sequence and is round in cross-section; At the end, a bundle of additional strands form a tassel that conceals the braided strands within; Other half of rope begins with plain brown flat tapestry-weave section in center and then becomes a 7-strand flat braided rope with a continuous pattern of chevrons; At end, the rope gradually tapers and the remaining strands are tied off with one of the strands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 1.1, Length = ca. 180.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0121   CAS 0514-0121; Dance and/or herding sling
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Dance and/or herding sling
Culture Highland Aymara
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Puno Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Puno
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun llama or alpaca yarn
Description Dance sling consisting of a braided rope in colors of white and brown; Braiding begins at end with 4-strand section which is doubled to form finger hole, then the strands are joined and continue as 8-strand rope that is square in cross-section, with continuous pattern of chevrons; Near center additional strands are added to form 16-strand section with pattern of chevrons and concentric diamonds, before becoming a patterned flat tapestry-weave section; Structure and patterns are then repeated in reverse for other half of rope, except finger hole is not repeated at end; At end, one of the strands is wrapped around the others and then all are left loose as fringe. [Elayne Zorn note: Technique of starting braiding at end and adding strands is not characteristic of Macusani, but possibly more characteristic of the Aymara area around southern Lake Titicaca.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 1.5, Length = ca. 202.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0123   CAS 0514-0123; Dance and/or herding sling
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Dance and/or herding sling
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Alejandro Gutierrez Carreon
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun llama or alpaca yarn; Cotton thread
Description Dance sling consisting of a braided rope in colors of white, black, and brown; Approx. half of the rope is woven with 8 strands in a continuous pattern of spiral zigzags with no changes in the direction in which the strands cross; This section of rope is very thick and is round in cross-section; Near the end, the rope divides into two 4-strand sections to form a finger hole and then the strands are joined for several more cm, before one of the strands is wrapped around the others and then all the strands are left loose as short fringe; Other half of rope begins with a patterned flat tapestry-weave section in center and then becomes a 7-strand flat braided rope with a continuous pattern of chevrons; At end, the strands are wrapped with a white cotton thread and left loose as short fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = ca. 195.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0124   CAS 0514-0124; Dance and/or herding sling
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Dance and/or herding sling
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Ricardo Ccama
Date of Manufacture ca. 1938
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun llama or alpaca yarn
Description Dance sling consisting of a braided rope in colors of white, and light and dark brown; Approx. half of the rope is woven with 8 strands in a continuous pattern of spiral zigzags with numerous changes in the direction in which the strands cross; This section of rope is very thick and is round in cross-section; At the end, additional dark brown strands are threaded through the braid and sewn down to form a tassel, with the ends of the braid strands concealed within; Other half of rope begins with a patterned flat tapestry-weave section in center and then becomes a 5-strand flat braided rope with a continuous pattern of chevrons; At end, one of the strands is wrapped around the others and tied off, before the remaining strands are cut off.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.3, Thickness = 1.2, Length = ca. 173.0
Catalog Number CAS 0514-0127   CAS 0514-0127; Money purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Money purse
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.2, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 14.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0129   CAS 0514-0129; Money purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Money purse
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Alpaca and possibly llama wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.2, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 10.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0130   CAS 0514-0130; Money purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Money purse
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Maria Chura Rodriguez
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.0, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0131   CAS 0514-0131; Money purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Money purse
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.9, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0133   CAS 0514-0133; Money purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Money purse
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Grandmother of Mercedes Ccama
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sheep and alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.6, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 17.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0135   CAS 0514-0135; Money purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Money purse
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Maria Chura Rodriguez
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sheep wool; Cotton thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0137   CAS 0514-0137; Coca pouch
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Coca pouch
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Grandmother of Eulalia Mage R.
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly vicuña and sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 107.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0138   CAS 0514-0138; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Purse
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Sofia Hanq'o (died ca. 1948)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly vicuña and sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.7, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 84.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0139   CAS 0514-0139; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Purse
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Sofia Hanq’o (died ca. 1948)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool; Tassels: synthetic fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0141   CAS 0514-0141; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Purse
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Francisca Qowa Chura
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.0, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 50.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0142   CAS 0514-0142; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Purse
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly vicuña wool; Embellishments: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.3, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 17.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0143   CAS 0514-0143; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Purse
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Saturnina Palomino Waraq'a
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 62.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0144   CAS 0514-0144; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Purse
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Rosa Chura Rodriguez
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: synthetic and cotton fibers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 4.1, Length = 69.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0146   CAS 0514-0146; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: sheep wool; Weft: alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.7, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 30.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0147   CAS 0514-0147; Saddle bags
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle bags
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Juana Challco
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.3, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 107.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0148   CAS 0514-0148; Saddle bags
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle bags
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Juana Challco
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.8, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 109.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0151   CAS 0514-0151; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Wife of Cipriano Sonqon
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep and alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 131.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0153   CAS 0514-0153; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Daughter of Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool and synthetic fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.9, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 132.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0154   CAS 0514-0154; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: sheep wool; Weft: alpaca and sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 133.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0155   CAS 0514-0155; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Fernanda Paqo
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.8, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 154.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0158   CAS 0514-0158; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: llama wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.9, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0161   CAS 0514-0161; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: llama (?) wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.3, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0164   CAS 0514-0164; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Eudosia Chura Rodriguez (seller's mother)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 27.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0165   CAS 0514-0165; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Eudosia Chura Rodriguez (seller's mother)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.6, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 24.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0170   CAS 0514-0170; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: llama wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.3, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 36.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0171   CAS 0514-0171; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mother of Mercedes Ccama
Date of Manufacture ca. 1948
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: llama wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 37.6, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 36.6
Catalog Number CAS 0514-0172   CAS 0514-0172; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: llama wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 47.9, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 100.1
Catalog Number CAS 0514-0178   CAS 0514-0178; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: llama wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 47.3, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 115.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0179   CAS 0514-0179; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Melgar Province
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Nunoa
Maker's Name Hilario Tapara
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool; Aniline dyes; Commercial cotton thread
Description Rectangular blanket probably woven on handmade treadle loom and comprised of two panels that are seamed together down the center; Each panel is woven in plainweave balanced 2/2 twill technique and were possibly woven as a single length and then cut in half, as the cut warp ends have been sewn on a sewing machine to prevent fraying; Design field consists of an all-over pattern of pink stripes and bands, producing solid pink blocks, solid white blocks, and pink and white blocks in remaining areas; Stripe along center seam utilizes dark red warps instead of pink ones, and seam itself is done with a flat joining stitch in dark red yarn; Crocheted border of triangular units with scalloped outer edge frames three edges of seamed blanket; One border is done in white, one in red, and the third one mostly in red with one small section in pink.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 131.0, Length = 167.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0180   CAS 0514-0180; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Asinsia Mamani
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: llama or sheep wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular blanket composed of two warp-faced plainweave panels that are seamed together down the center; Design on each panel consists of series of stripes woven in two or more colors, with the colors of the stripes determined by the order of different colors of warp yarn, resulting in solid stripes as well as beaded stripes; Flat joining stitch of salmon-colored yarn is used on half of the center seam and of white yarn on the other half; According to weaver, blankets of this width were formerly used by an entire family, but they are no longer produced.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 156.5, Length = 179.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0204   CAS 0514-0204; Cinch for donkey
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Cinch for donkey
Culture Highland Aymara
Global Region South America
Country Bolivia
State/Prov./Dist. La Paz
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Achacachi
Maker's Name Curus Ramos Espinoza
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Horse hair
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.5, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 65.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0205   CAS 0514-0205; Cinch for donkey
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Cinch for donkey
Culture Highland Aymara
Global Region South America
Country Bolivia
State/Prov./Dist. La Paz
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Achacachi
Maker's Name Curus Ramos Espinoza
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Horse hair
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.9, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 92.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0207   CAS 0514-0207; Blanket (donkey)
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket (donkey)
Culture Highland Aymara
Global Region South America
Country Bolivia
State/Prov./Dist. La Paz
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Achacachi
Maker's Name Valeriana Lantayta
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: llama wool
Description Rectangular donkey blanket woven entirely in warp-faced plainweave technique; Design field consists in alternating off-white and dark brown stripes, with each dark brown stripe flanked on either side by a narrower dark or light brown stripe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 82.5, Length = 81.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0208   CAS 0514-0208; Cinch for donkey
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Cinch for donkey
Culture Highland Aymara
Global Region South America
Country Bolivia
State/Prov./Dist. La Paz
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Achacachi
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: llama wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 149.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0209   CAS 0514-0209; Cinch for donkey
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Cinch for donkey
Culture Highland Aymara
Global Region South America
Country Bolivia
State/Prov./Dist. La Paz
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Achacachi
Maker's Name Curus Ramos Espinoza
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: cotton, sheep and possibly llama wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.2, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 73.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0210   CAS 0514-0210; Cinch for donkey
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Cinch for donkey
Culture Highland Aymara
Global Region South America
Country Bolivia
State/Prov./Dist. La Paz
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Achacachi
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: cotton, sheep and possibly llama wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.6, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 124.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0211   CAS 0514-0211; Cinch for donkey
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Cinch for donkey
Culture Highland Aymara
Global Region South America
Country Bolivia
State/Prov./Dist. La Paz
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Achacachi
Maker's Name Victor Larxulla (husband of seller)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Llama wool; Cotton; Leather; Wood; Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.8, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 145.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0217   CAS 0514-0217; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mercedes Ccama
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool yarn; Aniline dye
Description Handspun, 2-ply sheep's wool yarn that is dyed deep pink and wound into a tight ball.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 13.2 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0219   CAS 0514-0219; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mercedes Ccama
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool yarn; Aniline dye
Description Handspun, 2-ply sheep's wool yarn that is dyed deep purple and wound into a tight ball.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 12.1 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0220   CAS 0514-0220; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mercedes Ccama
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool yarn; Aniline dye
Description Handspun, 2-ply sheep's wool yarn that is a dyed a light green and wound into a tight ball; Yarn is spun evenly and appears to be mixed with a small amount of gray or gray-brown wool.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 10.5 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0223   CAS 0514-0223; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mercedes Ccama
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool yarn; Aniline dye
Description Handspun, 2-ply sheep's wool yarn that is dyed reddish brown and wound into a tight ball; Yarn is spun evenly.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.6 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0225   CAS 0514-0225; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mercedes Ccama
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool yarn
Description Handspun, 2-ply sheep's wool yarn that is a natural tan color and wound into a tight ball; Yarn is evenly spun.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 11.0 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0226   CAS 0514-0226; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mercedes Ccama
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool yarn; Aniline (?) dye
Description Handspun, 2-ply sheep's wool yarn that is dyed a coral color and wound into a tight ball; Yarn is evenly spun.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.2 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0229   CAS 0514-0229; Yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Yarn
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Mercedes Ccama
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Alpaca wool yarn; Aniline or vegetal dye
Description Handspun, 2-ply alpaca wool yarn that is dyed medium brown and wound into a tight ball; Yarn is spun very finely.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.5 (ball)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0233A-E,G   CAS 0514-0233A-E,G; Textile on loom
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile on loom
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and sheep wool; Wood; Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 84.2, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 88.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0233F   CAS 0514-0233F; Weaving pick
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving pick
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Llama or alpaca bone
Description Weaving pick made from foreleg bone of a llama or alpaca that has been broken diagonally and the broken end sharpened to a point; Most of the tissue and muscle has been removed from the unbroken end, with the remnants now dark brown; Surface of bone shaft has been highly polished from extensive use; This tool would be used by a weaver to separate the warp yarns in a weaving or to initially seat the weft yarns before using a weaving comb.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.4, Length = 21.2
Catalog Number CAS 0514-0233H-K   CAS 0514-0233H-K; Loom stakes (4)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Loom stakes (4)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Four wooden stakes used to secure the ends of the loom bars on a horizontal loom by pounding stakes into ground and then tying loom bars to them; Each stake is a length of a stripped tree branch, with one end cut directly across the grain and the other end roughly sharpened to a point.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.3, Length = 42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0234A-F   CAS 0514-0234A-F; Textile on loom
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile on loom
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Donata Quispe Chura
Date of Manufacture May 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 80.2, Thickness = 4.6, Length = 149.7
Catalog Number CAS 0514-0234G-K   CAS 0514-0234G-K; Loom stakes (5)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Loom stakes (5)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Donata Quispe Chura
Date of Manufacture May 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Five wooden stakes used to secure the ends of the loom bars on a horizontal loom by pounding stakes into ground and then tying loom bars to them; Each stake is a length of a stripped tree branch, with one end cut directly across the grain and the other end roughly sharpened to a point.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.0 to 4.0, Length = 34.5 to 47.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0235   CAS 0514-0235; Weaving pick
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving pick
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Chucuito Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Ilave
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone (alpaca or llama foreleg)
Description Weaving pick made from foreleg bone of a llama or alpaca from which one end has been cut off and then sharpened to a point; Most of the tissue and muscle has been removed from the unbroken end, with the remnants now dark brown; Pick has not been used, and thus surface is still dull and somewhat greasy; This tool would be used by a weaver to separate the warp yarns in a weaving or to initially seat the weft yarns before using a weaving comb.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.7, Length = 21.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0238A,B   CAS 0514-0238A,B; Weaving implement (spindle)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Puno Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Puno
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Spindle consisting of a hand carved cylindrical spindle rod carved from a length of bamboo-like wood that terminates at either end in a blunt point, and a spindle whorl or hand carved wooden disk in the form of a truncated cone with a central perforation through which the spindle rod passes.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.7, Length = 33.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0242A,B   CAS 0514-0242A,B; Weaving implement (spindle)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Puno Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Puno
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Spindle consisting of a hand carved cylindrical spindle rod carved from a length of bamboo-like wood that terminates at either end in a blunt point, and a round truncated beehive-shaped spindle whorl or wooden disk that was probably shaped on a lathe machine and decorated with 2 concentric circles on upper, flat surface and 3 concentric circles on undersides at the points with the whorl's diameter changes; Spindle rod passes through central perforation in whorl.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.4, Length = 32.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0243A,B   CAS 0514-0243A,B; Weaving implement (spindle with yarn and wool)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle with yarn and wool)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Puno
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Alpaca wool and yarn
Description Weaving spindle consisting of cylindrical hand carved wooden shaft that tapers to blunt point at each end and passes through center of round wooden spindle, a wooden disk with flat top and bottom and flaring sides (narrow end of whorl is toward bottom) that was probably turned on a lathe machine; Undetermined quantity of spun yarn in both gray and brown) is wrapped around spindle rod and is attached to bundles of carded but unspun gray and brown alpaca fibers. (Wool and yarn added to spindle in 1979 by CAS staff for exhibition.)
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.0, Length = 29.5
Catalog Number CAS 0514-0268A   CAS 0514-0268A; Bag from ritual bundle
Category Ceremonial Items; Textiles
Object Name Bag from ritual bundle
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Seller's grandparents (names not recorded)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: llama and alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.1, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 109.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0268B   CAS 0514-0268B; Cloth from ritual bundle
Category Ceremonial Items; Textiles
Object Name Cloth from ritual bundle
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and sheep wool; Aniline dyes; Commercially woven binding tape
Description Rectangular carrying cloth made from two panels that are seamed together down the center; Each warp-faced panel is woven longer than wide and incorporates a wide black plainweave stripe and a narrow pink one, alternating with narrow stripes that utilize supplementary warps in red, dark blue, pink, dark green, and white to form various geometric motifs that are repeated in segments; Panels are seamed together using flat joining stitch in red; All four edges of seamed cloth are bound in commercially woven green tape.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 79.6, Length = 85.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0268C   CAS 0514-0268C; Ritual bundle (7 pieces)
Category Ceremonial Items; Textiles
Object Name Ritual bundle (7 pieces)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Seller's grandparents (names not recorded)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep and vicuña wool; Cotton; Stone; Mineral (t’oqo); Corn (Zea mays); Coca leaves (Erythroxylum novogranatense)
Description Ritual bundle consisting of sheep wool and cotton textile, coca leaves [4], corn kernels [3], a miniature stone carving of a llama [1a], a miniature stone carving of a kneeling cow [1b], a miniature stone carving of a clenched fist [1c], and two small naturally shaped minerals [2a,b].
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5 ([1a]); 2.5 ([1b]), Width = 33.7 (textile); 1.5 ([1a]); 1.3 ([1b]); 2.2 ([1c]), Thickness = 0.1 (textile); 1.5 ([1c]), Length = 31.2 (textile); 4.2 ([1a]); 3.0 ([1b]); 3.8 ([1c])

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0268D   CAS 0514-0268D; Ritual bundle (8 pieces)
Category Ceremonial Items; Textiles
Object Name Ritual bundle (8 pieces)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Seller's grandparents (names not recorded)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool; Stone; Metal; Corn (Zea mays); Coca leaves (Erythroxylum)
Description Ritual bundle consisting of alpaca and possibly sheep wool textile, coca leaves [3], four small naturally shaped stones roughly in the shape of llamas [2a-d], a small, naturally shaped, pointed stone roughly in the shape of a phallus [4a], a metal coin, flattened with cut edges [4b], a metal coin, one side showing two llamas under a palm tree and the words “Republica Boliviana 1856 4s”, the other side showing a head and the words “Libre... Constitucion” [4c], a small ear of corn [4d], a small metal, commercially manufactured folding pocket knife in the shape of a fish with pink and white yarn tied to one end [4e], a small, black naturally shaped stone [4f], and a small stone carving of two rows of 7 cows, side by side, on either side of barns and buildings arranged around two corrals [1].
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7 ([1]); 3.5 to 3.9 ([2a-d]); , Width = 41.1 (textile); 8.8 ([1]); 1.2 to 2.0 ([2a-d]); 1.5 ([4a]); 1.7 ([4e]), Thickness = 0.2 (textile); 1.7 ([4a]); 0.1 ([4b]); 0.2 ([4c]); 0.8 ([4e]), Max Diam = 2.1 ([4b]); 3.1 ([4c]), Length = 36.2 (textile); 12.2 ([1]); 2.2 to 6.7 ([2a-d]); 3.6 ([4a]); 8.0 ([4e])

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0268E   CAS 0514-0268E; Ritual bundle (4 pieces)
Category Ceremonial Items; Textiles
Object Name Ritual bundle (4 pieces)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Seller's grandparents (names not recorded)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep and/or vicuña wool; Stone; Beans (ch’uwi: Phaseolum tutanus ?); Coca leaves (Erythroxylum novogranatense)
Description Ritual bundle consisting of alpaca and possibly sheep and/or vicuña wool textile, coca leaves [3], beans [2], and a miniature stone carving of three cows, side by side, in front of three barns arranged around a courtyard [1].
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.8 ([1]), Width = 28.9 (textile); 3.2 ([1]), Thickness = 0.4 (textile), Length = 23.0 (textile); 5.3 ([1])

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0268F   CAS 0514-0268F; Ritual bundle (4 pieces)
Category Ceremonial Items; Textiles
Object Name Ritual bundle (4 pieces)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Seller's grandparents (names not recorded)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool; Stone; Beans (tarwi: Cupinus mutabilis; wayruru: Phaseolum sp.?); Coca leaves (Erythroxylum novogranatense)
Description Ritual bundle consisting of alpaca and possibly sheep wool textile, coca leaves [2], beans [3], and a miniature stone carving of three sheep, side by side [1].
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.9 ([1]), Width = 28.3 (textile); 2.9 ([1]), Thickness = 0.1 (textile), Length = 31.9 (textile); 4.1 ([1])

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0268G   CAS 0514-0268G; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Seller's grandparents (names not recorded)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.8, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 32.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0268H   CAS 0514-0268H; Bag from ritual bundle
Category Ceremonial Items; Textiles
Object Name Bag from ritual bundle
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Seller's grandparents (names not recorded)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.2, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 18.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0318   CAS 0514-0318; Poncho
Category Textiles
Object Name Poncho
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Wife of Antonio Mamani
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 79.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 154.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0319   CAS 0514-0319; Poncho
Category Textiles
Object Name Poncho
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Teodora Mamani Naupa
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep and alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 165.0, Thickness = 1.3, Length = ca. 76.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0320   CAS 0514-0320; Poncho
Category Textiles
Object Name Poncho
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Juana Suwichiri
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: alpaca wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 37.1, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 81.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0321A   CAS 0514-0321A; Textile (remnant)
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile (remnant)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Anastasio Casazola (husband of Mercedes Ccama)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: handspun alpaca wool
Description Large rectangular cloth remnant, probably woven on handmade treadle loom; Remnant is woven in balanced twill technique with alternating pairs of white and dark brown to black warps and medium brown wefts, except for band near one end that employs white and dark brown wefts; Remnant includes both weft selvages and one warp selvage, where warp ends are knotted; Opposite end of remnant has been cut.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 72.5, Length = 179.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0322A   CAS 0514-0322A; Cloth remnant
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth remnant
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name Serefino Quispe Choqe
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: handspun sheep wool
Description Long piece of handwoven fabric woven entirely in balanced plainweave of undyed white hand spun sheep’s wool; Both side selvages are intact.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 56.1, Length = 523.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0514-0323   CAS 0514-0323; Cloth remnant
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth remnant
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Puno, Carabaya Province
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Macusani
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: sheep wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 55.2, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 104.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0519-0002   CAS 0519-0002; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Tutuila Island; Village: Pago Pago
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth cut from larger cloth and made from several layers of bark that have been individually beaten flat and then overlapped to form a single cloth; Design field is divided into 12 squares (3 rows by 4 columns) with a narrow band between adjacent squares; Each square is painted with a round rosette with a central floral motif in dark brown; Floral motif is identical in first and third columns and slightly different in second column; Single continuous row of dark brown diamonds fills the border along the long side on the left edge and is also repeated in the vertical space between the second and third columns of design squares; All other vertical and horizontal borders are painted with a simpler geometric design.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 119.5, Length = 164.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0519-0003   CAS 0519-0003; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 118.8, Length = 142.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0519-0004   CAS 0519-0004; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 126.7, Length = 156.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0519-0005   CAS 0519-0005; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tutuila
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes (derived from 'o'a [Bischofia javanica] sap mixed with charcoal or from lama [candlenut tree, Aleurites moluccana] kernels)
Description Rectangular tapa cloth that is made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten thin and overlapped to form larger cloth; Design field is divided into alternating narrow and wide vertical columns, and the wider columns are further subdivided into smaller rectangles; Each small rectangle is divided diagonally, with one-half decorated with a chevron-patterned palm or fern frond and the other half decorated with a palm frond with more cascading leaves; Each rectangle is nearly identical, except the designs are rotated 180 degrees in adjacent columns and in one column the cascading palm frond includes the terminal growth shoot; Narrow vertical columns are decorated either with heavy zigzag lines or columns of contiguous triangles; All designs are a very dark brown color, and portions of the designs have been over-painted, giving them a glossy sheen; Cloth has been cut on all four sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 116.0, Length = 177.5
Catalog Number CAS 0529-0001   CAS 0529-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and card wool weft; Aniline dyes (3 shades of red, black, and possibly brown)
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave with design consisting of central column of 5 concentric diamonds (white, brown, and carded gray) with both straight (red) and serrated (black) borders, flanked along sides by columns of 5 similar half diamonds, all on red background; Brighter red color used across center of rug than on the first and last thirds of the rug; Plain black horizontal band extends across width of rug near each end; Red selvage cords and brown end cords were originally tied together and knotted at ends to form corner tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 108.5, Length = 154.5
Catalog Number CAS 0529-0002   CAS 0529-0002; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft (Aniline dye (black)
Description Large and finely woven non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Minimalist borderless design includes horizontal bands of black “whirling log” motifs, repeated 3 times (across the center and near each end); Narrow band of black and white chevrons flanks the central band of whirling logs, followed by a deep but narrow black zigzag band with serrated edges on one side; Small tan stacked triangles fill the spaces between the hills and valleys of the zigzag line; All designs are woven on a plain white background; End cords and selvage cords are tan; A white background on a Navajo rug, especially one of this size, is very unusual because a sheep does not produce very much white wool.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 137.5, Length = 213.0
Catalog Number CAS 0529-0003   CAS 0529-0003; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun natural and carded wool warp; Handspun natural wool weft: Angora wool inserts
Description Tufted rug or saddle throw woven wider than long and woven entirely in plain tapestry weave, with lengths of white Angora wool looped around the warps in rows spaced approximately every 2.5 cm to produce a shag surface on the front of the rug; Because gray wool was used for the warps in this rug, a subtle pattern of horizontal beaded lines appears on the reverse face, where the Angora wool has been looped through; Along one end, the warps have been cut and the ends have been paired and plied together and then tied to form short fringe; Selvage cords are white, and end cords (along one end only) are white and carded gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 86.5, Length = 44.0
Catalog Number CAS 0529-0004   CAS 0529-0004; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun natural wool warp and weft; Angora wool inserts
Description Tufted rug or saddle throw, woven wider than long and woven entirely in plain tapestry weave, with additional lengths of Angora wool looped through the warps in rows that are spaced approximately every 2.5 cm, resulting in a shag surface on the front face of the rug; Most of the Angora inserts are white, against a white background, but in two rectangular areas (one along each side) and in several rows along one end of the rug, the inserts are gray, resulting in a block pattern; Selvage cords and end cords (on one end only) are white; Warps one one end are cut and then plied and tied off to form short fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 82.0, Length = 45.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0529-0005   CAS 0529-0005; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Spanish-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Commercial wool weft
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.0, Length = 189.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0531-0002   CAS 0531-0002; Loincloth
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Loincloth
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ficus (Ficus sp.) bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 186.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0531-0003   CAS 0531-0003; Loincloth
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Loincloth
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ficus (Ficus sp.) bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 185.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0535-0001   CAS 0535-0001; Tipi liner
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Textiles
Object Name Tipi liner
Culture Cheyenne
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Montana, Wyoming
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton duck (canvas); Deer skin; Corn husk, Dew claws; Wool; Beads; Sinew
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 306.5, Length = 214.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0535-0002   CAS 0535-0002; Bodice
Category Textiles
Object Name Bodice
Culture Cuna
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Panama
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data San Blas Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton poplin; Cotton corduroy;
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.8, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 57.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0535-0003   CAS 0535-0003; Pants
Category Textiles
Object Name Pants
Culture Bagobo
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Mindanao
County
Other Geographic Data Davao District, Eastern Mindanao
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Abaca (banana) fiber; Cotton fabric; Embroidery yarn; Glass beads
Description Man's pants made Ikat-patterned, abaca fiber panels in colors of red, black, and natural tan; Each pants leg is made of two panels, the lower ones telescoping inside the upper ones and of a slightly different pattern; Embroidered bands with white bead edging encircle knees, cuffs; Strip of commercial cloth forms waist drawstring.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 62.0, Thickness = 1.2, Length = ca. 100.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0535-0004   CAS 0535-0004; Shirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Shirt
Culture Bagobo
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Mindanao
County
Other Geographic Data Davao District, Eastern Mindanao
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Abaca (banana) fiber; Cotton cloth; Embroidery yarn; Glass beads
Description Long sleeved shirt constructed of Ikat-patterned panels of hand woven abaca (banana) fibers in natural and red; Appliqué commercial white cotton bands are embroidered along shoulders, cuffs, waist, and front panels of shirt, with white beadwork on collar, shoulders, and front pocket.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 135.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 48.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0537-0005   CAS 0537-0005; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 51.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 70.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0024   CAS 0540-0024; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mkonjane area, 29 km from Blood River, 5 km from road, Sibiya Kraal
Maker's Name Ubiyaze Sibiya
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 131.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0025   CAS 0540-0025; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Ntsekwini area, Xulu Kraal, 4 km southeast of Nqutu, 8 km from road
Maker's Name Ngenwenyini Xulu
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Plastic; Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.8, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 99.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0026   CAS 0540-0026; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Ntsekwini area, Xulu Kraal, 4 km southeast of Nqutu, 8 km from road
Maker's Name Vungazile Xulu
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Plastic; Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.6, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 101.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0027   CAS 0540-0027; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Ntsekwini area, Xulu Kraal, 4 km southeast of Nqutu, 8 km from road
Maker's Name Jikeni Xulu
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Plastic; Grass; Cotton; Nylon
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.2, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 106.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0028   CAS 0540-0028; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Ntsekwini area, Xulu Kraal, 4 km southeast of Nqutu, 8 km from road
Maker's Name Thandoni Xulu
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Plastic; Grass; Cotton; Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 122.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0029   CAS 0540-0029; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Ntsekwini area, Xulu Kraal, 4 km southeast of Nqutu, 8 km from road
Maker's Name Khonzephi Xulu
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Plastic; Metal: Brass; Grass; Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.4, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 94.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0113   CAS 0540-0113; Dress (back portion)
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress (back portion)
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Gubaze area, 5 km east of Nqutu, Manyathi Kraal
Maker's Name Mantombi Manyathi
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cloth; Glass; Plastic; Fur; Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 71.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 36.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0117   CAS 0540-0117; Breast covering
Category Textiles
Object Name Breast covering
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mbewunye area, Nqutu, Nondweni Road, Buthelezi Kraal, 7 km from Nqutu, 1/2 km from road
Maker's Name Shiayabethemba Buthelezi
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Glass
Description Breast covering; Closes with a single string.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 78.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 70.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0118   CAS 0540-0118; Cloak
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloak
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mbewunye area, Nqutu, Nondweni Road, Buthelezi Kraal, 7 km from Nqutu, 1/2 km from road
Maker's Name Shiayabethembu Buthelezi
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 89.3, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 126.56

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0156   CAS 0540-0156; Food mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Food mat
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Gubaze area, 5 km east of Nqutu, Manyathi Kraal
Maker's Name Esther Manyathi
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rushes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 46.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 49.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0157   CAS 0540-0157; Food mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Food mat
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Gubaze area, 5 km east of Nqutu, Manyathi Kraal
Maker's Name Esther Manyathi
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rushes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.4, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 58.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0158   CAS 0540-0158; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Gubaze area, 5 km east of Nqutu, Manyathi Kraal
Maker's Name Cabangani Manyathi
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rushes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 39.1, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 61.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0159   CAS 0540-0159; Cover
Category Textiles
Object Name Cover
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu
Maker's Name Ntombembi Sibiya
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rushes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 21.4
Catalog Number CAS 0540-0162   CAS 0540-0162; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Kwazulu, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Gubaze area, Manyathi Kraal, 5 kilometers east of Nqutu
Maker's Name Cabangani Sibiya
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rushes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 60.5, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 166.7
Catalog Number CAS 0540-0163   CAS 0540-0163; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Kwazulu, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Gubaze area, Manyathi Kraal, 5 kilometers east of Nqutu
Maker's Name Sonelani Manyathi
Date of Manufacture May 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rushes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 84.3, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 170.2
Catalog Number CAS 0540-0164   CAS 0540-0164; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Kwazulu, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mbewunye area, Nqutu, Nondweni Road, Buthelezi Kraal, 7 km from Nqutu
Maker's Name Duduzila
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rushes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 81.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 199.8
Catalog Number CAS 0540-0165   CAS 0540-0165; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Kwazulu, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Gubaze area, Manyathi Kraal, 5 kilometers east of Nqutu
Maker's Name Mantombi Manyathi
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sedge
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 117.4, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 201.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0166   CAS 0540-0166; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Kwazulu, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Mrs. Florence Buthelezi
Date of Manufacture March 1979
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 78.8, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 59.5
Catalog Number CAS 0541-0006   CAS 0541-0006; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1885-1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Diyugi style blanket-rug woven in plain tapestry weave; Banded borderless pattern consists of 6 narrow bands in light and dark brown and pinkish-red on white background; Weft yarns are spun very thickly to produce soft,heavy fabric.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 95.0, Length = 149.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0545-0005   CAS 0545-0005; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory
County
Other Geographic Data Reserve: Arnhem Land; Milingimbi
Maker's Name Ruby __?__
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description Oval mat woven entirely of pandanus fiber in open, 2-strand twining technique; Decorative pattern is accomplished by alternating bands of straight warps with bands of crossed warps; Warp fibers extend beyond final row of twining as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 155.0, Length = 169.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0545-0006   CAS 0545-0006; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory
County
Other Geographic Data Reserve: Arnhem Land; Maningrida
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description Wrap-around woman's skirt made entirely of narrow strips of pandanus fiber; Warp strands are twined along top, then doubled over and remainder of skirt is woven in open, 2-strand twining, with single row of 3-strand twining along bottom; All edges of skirt are reinforced with bundle of fibers that are coiled wrapped along top, partially wrapped along sides with ends of weft fibers, and stitched on all sides with continuous looped fiber; weft fibers are in several natural and dyed colors for decorative effect.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 157.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 54.5
Catalog Number CAS 0545-0008   CAS 0545-0008; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory
County
Other Geographic Data Reserve: Arnhem Land; Maningrida
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark string
Description Small rectangular carrying bag woven entirely in looped netting technique of heavy, 2-ply cordage; Upper opening is reinforced with several additional heavy cords enclosed within looped weft fibers; Bundle of 5 to 6 cordage fibers are looped through upper corners of bag, forming carrying strap; Bag is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 21.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = ca. 32.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0554-0001   CAS 0554-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tongatapu; Village near Nukualofa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1954
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of paper mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets that are then overlapped to form a larger cloth; Design field is divided into 5 columns of equal width running the entire length of the cloth, and each column is subdivided into 4 rectangular blocks (one square block at each end and two elongated blocks toward the center); Smaller blocks at ends of cloth are decorated with paired diagonal bars of contiguous triangles; Larger elongated blocks are decorated with large Norfolk pine motifs, identified below with the words "HALA PAINI" (the avenue of Norfolk pines leading to the royal palace in Nukualofa), and 2 motifs (a row of ribbon-like motifs and a row of single-stemmed plants with teardrop shaped flowers) that represent the sisi, a grass skirt worn over a waist mat; Both motifs are identified with the words "KO E SISI 'O ULUKALALA" indicating the designs commemorate the sisi (woven skirt) of a member of the chiefly family; Orientation of designs in adjacent columns is rotated 180 degrees; Interspersed among the design motifs are large black dots, representing the fruit of the hea tree; All designs are imprinted in a dark brown color and then over-painted in a darker brown or black color; Only areas of the design motifs have been rubbed, so that the surrounding areas are left undecorated; Cloth is cut along both sides, but original measurement markings of "6", "8", and "10" remain along one end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 237.0, Length = ca. 428.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0560-0002A-E   CAS 0560-0002A-E; Belt on loom (includes 3 battens)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt on loom (includes 3 battens)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Chincheros
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Cotton (?); Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.6, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 47.0
Catalog Number CAS 0560-0003A-E   CAS 0560-0003A-E; Belt on loom (includes 3 battens)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt on loom (includes 3 battens)
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Chincheros
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Cotton (?); Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 65.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0560-0004   CAS 0560-0004; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Highland Quechuan
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Chincheros
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Cotton (?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.9, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 146.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0562-0003   CAS 0562-0003; Sash belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Sash belt
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool and cotton warp twine warp; Wool weft
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 276.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0564-0004   CAS 0564-0004; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 107.5, Length = ca. 200.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0564-0005   CAS 0564-0005; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 111.0, Length = ca. 190.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0568-0001   CAS 0568-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. Ha'apai Islands
County
Other Geographic Data Foa Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1979
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 260.0, Length = ca. 466.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0042   CAS 0574-0042; Sleeping mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Sleeping mat
Culture Lunda (?)
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 51.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 161.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0043   CAS 0574-0043; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Bakuba (Kuba)
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Kasai River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Raffia
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 84.0, Length = 77.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0044   CAS 0574-0044; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Bakuba (Kuba)
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Kasai River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Raffia
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 85.0, Length = 88.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0045   CAS 0574-0045; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Bakuba (Kuba)
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Kasai River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Raffia
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 65.0, Length = 71.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0067A-C   CAS 0574-0067A-C; Blouse and skirts (?)
Category Textiles
Object Name Blouse and skirts (?)
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist. Katanga Province
County
Other Geographic Data Mulangweshi
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=58.0; B=118.0; C=87.0, Thickness = A=0.2; B,C=0.1, Length = A=61.5; B=144.5; C=143.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0068   CAS 0574-0068; Scarf
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Scarf
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Luluabourg
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Polyester
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.9, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 88.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0071   CAS 0574-0071; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Highlands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial and hand woven wool; Commercial cotton thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 139.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 77.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0072   CAS 0574-0072; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist. Cuzco
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial and hand woven wool; Commercial cotton braid; Cotton thread; Plastic; Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 140.5, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0578-0025   CAS 0578-0025; Pubic string
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic string
Culture Karajá (Karaja)
Global Region South America
Country Brazil
State/Prov./Dist. Tocantins
County
Other Geographic Data Araguaia River, Bananal Island, Santa Isabel Village
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Leaf; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.7, Length = ca. 76.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0578-0026   CAS 0578-0026; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Comb
Culture Karajá (Karaja)
Global Region South America
Country Brazil
State/Prov./Dist. Tocantins
County
Other Geographic Data Araguaia River, Bananal Island, Santa Isabel Village
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cotton (?) fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0578-0027   CAS 0578-0027; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Comb
Culture Karajá (Karaja)
Global Region South America
Country Brazil
State/Prov./Dist. Tocantins
County
Other Geographic Data Araguaia River, Bananal Island, Santa Isabel Village
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cotton (?) fiber; Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0579-0001   CAS 0579-0001; Shawl
Category Textiles
Object Name Shawl
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Azuay
County Gualaceo
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Arcelio Perez (shawl) and Concepcion Cambisaca (overhead knotting)
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: cotton; Aniline dye
Description Rectangular shawl woven on back strap loom in warp-faced plainweave tapestry; Warps are dyed in ikat technique before they are placed on loom to produced the final design, known as “chahuarquingo” (literal translation: corn ear worm) or “mariposa”, comprising an all over pattern alternating dark blue and light blue areas; Ends of warp threads are knotted together at either end in overhead knotting technique to form crochet-like section with peacocks in the design, and finally terminate in long white fringes; Shawls of this type are worn by women on Sundays and fiestas or when going to town or market; Yarns are wrapped and dyed by women, who also warp the loom; Men actually weave the shawl and then women do the finishing overhead knotting.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.2, Length = 246.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0579-0002   CAS 0579-0002; Shawl
Category Textiles
Object Name Shawl
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Azuay
County Gualaceo
Other Geographic Data City: Cuenca
Maker's Name Rosa Coronell
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun cotton; Aniline dye
Description Woman’s rectangular shawl woven on back strap loom in warp-faced plainweave tapestry; Warps are dyed in ikat technique before they are placed on loom to produced the final design, known as “cocos” or coconuts, comprising an all over diamond network pattern in dark blue on a light blue background; Each diamond shape encloses a cross-like arrangement of four elongated and irregularly shaped dark blue motifs; Ends of warp threads are knotted together at either end in overhead knotting technique to form crochet-like section, terminating in long light blue fringes augmented with white threads; Shawls of this type are worn by poorer women as adornment and as carrying cloths for babies or bulky items; Yarns are wrapped and dyed by women, who also warp the loom; Men actually weave the shawl and then women do the finishing overhead knotting.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 69.0, Length = 218.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0579-0003   CAS 0579-0003; Blouse
Category Textiles
Object Name Blouse
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Azuay
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cuenca
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial satin fabric; Commercial cotton lace
Description Factory-made woman’s blouse, assembled with orange commercial satin fabrice and trimmed with white commercial cotton lace.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 114.5, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 59.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0579-0004   CAS 0579-0004; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Azuay
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cuenca
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 323.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 63.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0579-0005   CAS 0579-0005; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Azuay
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cuenca
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 274.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 68.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0579-0006   CAS 0579-0006; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Chimborazo
County
Other Geographic Data City: Riobamba
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 340.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0579-0007   CAS 0579-0007; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Chimborazo
County
Other Geographic Data City: Riobamba
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 238.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0579-0008   CAS 0579-0008; Poncho
Category Textiles
Object Name Poncho
Culture Canari
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Cañar (Canar)
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cañar (Canar)?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 61.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 115.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0579-0009   CAS 0579-0009; Poncho
Category Textiles
Object Name Poncho
Culture Canari
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Cañar (Canar)
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cañar (Canar)?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 59.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 92.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0579-0011   CAS 0579-0011; Poncho
Category Textiles
Object Name Poncho
Culture Canari
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Cañar (Canar)
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cañar (Canar)?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 63.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 131.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0579-0012   CAS 0579-0012; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Canari
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Cañar (Canar)
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cañar (Canar)?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mercerized cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 263.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0579-0016   CAS 0579-0016; Carrying cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Carrying cloth
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Ecuador
State/Prov./Dist. Chimborazo
County
Other Geographic Data City: Rumipamba
Maker's Name Manuelk Taipe
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: cotton; Indigo dye
Description Rectangular carrying cloth woven on back strap loom in in warp-faced plainweave tapestry; Warps are dyed in ikat technique before they are placed on loom to produced the final design, which comprises all over negative pattern of parallel columns of asymmetrical crosses that are evenly spaced along white bars; Band of negative arrow motifs runs along each side of the cloth; Approx. 18 cm warp threads are exposed at each end beyond the woven section, and at the very end of the carrying cloth the warp yarns turn around four undyed weft yarns, which keep the ends in place; Carrying cloths of this type are used by both men and women in the Cañar region; Yarns are wrapped and dyed by women, who also warp the loom; Men do the actually weave and women do any finishing techniques, such as overhead knotting or fringe (not present on this example).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 74.8, Length = 190.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0580-0001   CAS 0580-0001; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Cuna
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Panama
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data San Blas Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 44.6, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 34.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0580-0002   CAS 0580-0002; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Cuna
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Panama
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data San Blas Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 39.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 34.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0584-0010   CAS 0584-0010; Eyeglass case
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Eyeglass case
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country Korea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.6, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 15.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0588-0010   CAS 0588-0010; Bark matting
Category Textiles
Object Name Bark matting
Culture Dyak
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 72.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0588-0011   CAS 0588-0011; Bark matting
Category Textiles
Object Name Bark matting
Culture Dyak
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 67.3, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 144.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0588-0012   CAS 0588-0012; Bark matting
Category Textiles
Object Name Bark matting
Culture Dyak
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 43.2, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 167.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0010-0001A-N   CAS 1983-0010-0001A-N; Loom with attached parts, belt, weaving shuttle and fiber
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Loom with attached parts, belt, weaving shuttle and fiber
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description A,C-H,J,L-N: Loom with attached parts; B: Belt for back strap loom; I: Weaving shuttle; K: Fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.3, Width = 89.8, Length = 61.0
Catalog Number CAS 1983-0012-0001   CAS 1983-0012-0001; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 330-900 CE
Collection Name N/A
Materials Linen; Wool
Description Tunic band fragment. Colors are brown, red, black, cream, and green. Linen with wool ornamentation. Ornamentation done in tapestry weave, the remainder in tabby.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.0, Length = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0012-0002A,B   CAS 1983-0012-0002A,B; Coptic textile fragments (2)
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragments (2)
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 330-900 CE
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description Two curtain fragments. Floral pattern, flowers, leaves, buds. Colors are brown, red, green, and cream. Wool. Ornaments woven in tapestry weave, the remainder in tabby.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=10.0; B=9.0, Length = A=13.0; B=12.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0012-0003   CAS 1983-0012-0003; Coptic textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Coptic textile fragment
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 330-900 CE
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Flax
Description Textile fragment. Camel wearing a saddle. Colors are tan, black, brown, and yellow. Background of hand-woven flax, figure in wool pile weaving.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.0, Length = 20.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0017-0001   CAS 1983-0017-0001; Story cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Story cloth
Culture Hmong
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Laos
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Tia Thao (Mrs. Kaying Thor)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1983
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 180.6, Length = 198.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0005-0002   CAS 1984-0005-0002; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java, Sumatra
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus (?) fiber
Description Rectangular mat with self-selvages, woven entirely of narrow strips of pandanus (?) fiber; Mat is woven entirely in a diagonal plaiting technique with warp and weft fibers arranged in a 1/1 pattern, except for 2 narrow concentric borders that are in a 2/2 pattern.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 99.4, Length = 230.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0005-0005   CAS 1984-0005-0005; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 99.0, Length = 165.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0005-0006   CAS 1984-0005-0006; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java, Parong
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.5, Length = 147.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0005-0008   CAS 1984-0005-0008; Loincloth
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Loincloth
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Sumatra
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark cloth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 20.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 258.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0081   CAS 1984-0008-0081; Dress or dance tunic
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress or dance tunic
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Shells; Seeds; Pandanus fiber; Commercial cotton cloth; Cotton (?) thread
Description Child's dress or dance tunic made from a single piece of tapa cloth that is folded in half along the shoulder and the two halves partially seamed together along the sides and under the short sleeves; Tapa cloth is made from strips of paper mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets and overlapped to form a larger sheet which is undecorated except for large negative inverted and off-centered "U' shape on front of dress; Except for inverted "U' shape motif, entire surface of dress was rubbed to yield an all-over brown color; Semi-circular neck hole and outer edges of both sleeves are edged with strips of commercially printed cotton cloth and small folded triangles of natural colored and dyed red pandanus, all machine sewn to dress with black thread; Neck hole is framed on front and back with several rows of dark brown seed beads and several rows of off-white and darker brown olivella shells, all laid in rows parallel to contour of neck hole; Numerous short strands of additional olivella shells hang pendant from the shells framing the neck hole, with bits of dyed red pandanus attached to the final bead on many of the strands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 60.0, Thickness = 2.3, Length = ca. 56.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0099   CAS 1984-0008-0099; Loincloth
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Loincloth
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Penama
County
Other Geographic Data Pentecost Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1927
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus (?) fiber; Native dye
Description Rectangular textile loincloth woven in two long strips that are joined together down the center; Each strip is woven in 2/2 simple plaiting technique; Along the sides, the fibers are folded over and are partially woven back into the band; At each end, the fibers are shredded and gathered into 3 small fringe bundles; Front of loincloth is stencil printed with 4 long rows of chevron motifs, flanked along sides by plain narrow band, all printed deep purple-red on white background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 99.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0103   CAS 1984-0008-0103; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: San Cristobal (Bauro)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 13.0, Thickness = ca. 2.5, Length = ca. 31.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0135   CAS 1984-0008-0135; Loincloth
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Loincloth
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Anuda (Cherry)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.5, Length = 311.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0136   CAS 1984-0008-0136; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Anuda (Cherry)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 35.0, Length = 512.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0137   CAS 1984-0008-0137; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country New Caledonia
State/Prov./Dist. Uvea
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Wallis
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native and aniline dyes
Description Elongated, rectangular tapa cloth, possibly a lafi, a bandolier worn by men, made from strips of paper mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets which are then overlapped to form a larger cloth; Design field is divided into series of horizontal bands at each end covering approximately 1/4 of the field, with the central area left open; End bands are decorated with various motifs, including stars, plants, and checkerboard designs, all painted in colors of dark blue, purple, and turquoise blue black; Similar motifs are repeated in central field, but more sparsely; Solid black border frames cloth on all four sides; Ends of cloth have been cut to form series of wide triangular fringes that are painted with black border designs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 55.5, Length = 244.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0138   CAS 1984-0008-0138; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Polynesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 186.0, Length = 215.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0139   CAS 1984-0008-0139; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Polynesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 115.0, Length = 198.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0140   CAS 1984-0008-0140; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 95.0, Length = 152.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0141   CAS 1984-0008-0141; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western or Central Polynesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.0, Length = 232.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0142   CAS 1984-0008-0142; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 118.0, Length = 137.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0143   CAS 1984-0008-0143; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Large rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets that are overlapped to form a larger cloth, which is then painted overall with designs and cut into smaller sections such as this example; Design field is divided into 5 narrow columns of rectangular blocks alternating with 4 wide columns of 6 rectangular blocks; Blocks in end and center narrow columns are alternately brown or black, while the blocks in remaining two narrow columns are all painted with single black diamond shapes, forming the trunks of palm trees (?), whose leaves are depicted in the flanking columns of wider blocks, also including a coconut (?) in alternating blocks; Wide band along two ends of the cloth are undecorated except for series of wide and widely spaced brown diagonal lines, and the numbers "6" through "10" along one end, indicating the measurements from the original large cloth from which this example was cut.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 252.0, Length = ca. 208.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0144   CAS 1984-0008-0144; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 416.0, Length = ca. 448.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0145   CAS 1984-0008-0145; Cloth (lava lava)
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth (lava lava)
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tubuai (Austral) Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Rapa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Probably cotton; Aniline dye
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 104.0, Length = ca. 184.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0146   CAS 1984-0008-0146; Cloth (lava lava)
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth (lava lava)
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tubuai (Austral) Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Rapa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Probably cotton; Aniline dye
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 99.0, Length = ca. 170.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0147   CAS 1984-0008-0147; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Ambrym
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 62.4, Length = 37.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0149A-C   CAS 1984-0008-0149A-C; Dress
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass; Seeds
Description Ceremonial dance dress worn by men.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.0, Thickness = 4.9, Length = 131.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0151   CAS 1984-0008-0151; Dress
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malakula
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus fiber; Native dye
Description Rectangular textile (identified by collector as girl's dress), woven in two bands that are fastened together down center; Both bands are woven almost entirely in 1/1 plain plaiting except for several rows woven in 3/1 along sides and several zigzag designs woven in 2/1 near each end; small band along one end is also woven in openwork pattern; Fibers along one side and along both ends are shredded an extend as short fringe; Entire textile is dyed deep purple-red except for several paired parallel lines and two bands of stacked chevrons, all of which are resist dyed and are oriented parallel to short axis of textile. (See CAS 1984-0008-0264A for a belt that may have been part of this skirt originally.)
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 26.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 92.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0152   CAS 1984-0008-0152; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 25.5, Length = 32.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0153   CAS 1984-0008-0153; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian or Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia or Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 13.7, Length = 40.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0154   CAS 1984-0008-0154; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 21.3, Length = 62.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0155   CAS 1984-0008-0155; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 28.0, Length = 85.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0156   CAS 1984-0008-0156; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 27.4, Length = 69.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0157   CAS 1984-0008-0157; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.5, Length = 87.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0161   CAS 1984-0008-0161; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: San Cristobal (Bauro)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 21.3, Length = 53.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0162   CAS 1984-0008-0162; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 32.5, Length = 49.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0166   CAS 1984-0008-0166; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 13.0, Thickness = ca. 2.0, Length = ca. 50.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0258   CAS 1984-0008-0258; Tassel
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Tassel
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = ca. 24.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0274   CAS 1984-0008-0274; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 10.5, Thickness = ca. 2.0, Length = ca. 38.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0275   CAS 1984-0008-0275; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Santa Ana (Owa Roha)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 8.0, Thickness = ca. 1.0, Length = ca. 32.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0291   CAS 1984-0008-0291; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 12.0, Thickness = ca. 1.0, Length = ca. 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0354   CAS 1984-0008-0354; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes
Description Elongated rectangular tapa cloth, made from strips of paper mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets which are then overlapped to form larger sheets; Central design field is divided into three rectangular panels, with both ends decorated with positive and negative narrow parallelograms in black and white; Central panel is subdivided into 10 smaller blocks, each containing a negative star or floral motif on a black or half black-half brown background; Series of elaborate borders frame the cloth on all four sides (1 end now missing), the most prominent border consisting of a continuous band of negative diamonds with a central star motif; Outermost edges of cloth were painted with series of parallel diagonal lines, and then cut to form long narrow fringes along sides of cloth and shorter, triangular fringes along ends; All designs were probably applied using stencils to paint black designs, sometimes over a brown underpainting.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 66.0, Length = ca. 206.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0355   CAS 1984-0008-0355; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1924-1925
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Native paints
Description Narrow rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten flat; Finished cloth is natural off-white color except for simple dark black geometric band that is stamped and painted along both long edges; The same band with heavier framing lines is also stamped and painted in the central design field in a wide zigzag pattern, forming a series of large triangles along the length of the cloth, with each triangle containing one or two black floral motifs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 53.0, Length = ca. 327.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0356   CAS 1984-0008-0356; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western or Central Polynesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 82.0, Length = 204.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0357   CAS 1984-0008-0357; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 132.0, Length = 173.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0358   CAS 1984-0008-0358; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 47.0, Length = 91.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0359   CAS 1984-0008-0359; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 46.0, Length = 164.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0360   CAS 1984-0008-0360; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Very large rectangular tapa cloth, made from strips of paper mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets, which are overlapped to form the larger cloth; Design field is divided horizontally across center into halves and each half is subdivided into 4 elongated panels near the center and 4 nearly square panels at the ends; The elongated panels, separated by bands of negative zigzags, are decorated with several large motifs including necklaces or leis, fans, and rings with occasional large black dots, representing the fruit of the hea tree, and accompanied by the word "FAKALALA O PILOLEVU", referring to the named design "fakalala"; Each elongated panel is bordered on one end by a band of fern or palm-like motifs that are accompanied by the word "SISI O APUO PILOLEVU"; Square panels at each end of cloth are undecorated, except for measurement markings; All design motifs are applied with a kupesi or rubbing tablet and then over-painted in dark brown; Only the area around the kupesi and the actual motif were rubbed, leaving the surrounding areas of the cloth a natural off-white color; Series of narrow parallel brown lines in background around motifs indicates cloth was made on worktable that was strung with sennit cord; Cloth has been cut along both sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 198.0, Length = 455.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0401   CAS 1984-0008-0401; Tapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Tapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Elongated rectangular 4-sided tapa beater carved from a single piece of wood; Proximal end is slightly constricted to form a handle; Above the handle the beater gradually expands in width to the squared off distal end; Each of the four faces shows a different pattern: one face is smooth and completely undecorated; the remaining three faces are carved, respectively, with two, three, and four deeply incised, parallel and equally spaced grooves.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 5.6, Length = 32.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0434   CAS 1984-0008-0434; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 146.0, Length = 185.5
Catalog Number CAS 1985-0005-0001   CAS 1985-0005-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and dyed wool weft; Aniline dyes (gold and tan)
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of 3 columns each of 5 concentric, open, terraced diamonds in colors of white and dark brown on a carded gray background; Smaller concentric, open, terraced diamonds in colors of gold and white and tan and white fill the remaining spaces, except along the ends where Spider Woman crosses in white and dark brown fill the spaces between the primary design elements; Narrow, straight-edged dark brown border frames the rug along all four edges; Black selvage cords and blue end cords originally formed corner tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 136.3, Length = ca. 212.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0005-0002   CAS 1985-0005-0002; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Large non-regional style rug woven in plain tapestry technique; Warp material is natural hand spun wool and weft material is natural, carded, and aniline-dyed hand spun wool; Design includes 2 large elongated gray lozenge shapes with black railroad track outer edges; Between the lozenge shapes are 2 small hourglass shapes in red and brown and a central red square with arrows pointing up and down, all on white background; Rug is framed on all four sides with inner rectilinear meander border in medium brown and an outer straight-edged border in dark brown; There are numerous lazy lines throughout the rug, but especially along the vertical center third of the rug; Rug lacks traditional selvage cords.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 138.2, Length = 196.8
Catalog Number CAS 1985-0005-0003   CAS 1985-0005-0003; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded wool weft; Aniline dyes (red, blue, and possibly dark brown)
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave, with central design of two large concentric serrated diamonds (, tan-gray, and dark brown)) flanked along each side of rug by column of three terraced concentric half-diamonds (red [2 shades], tan-gray, and dark brown), all on natural white background; Narrow plain dark brown border frames rug along all four edges, with additional tan-gray band along each end; Dark brown selvage cords and end dyed blue end cords are tied together at corners to form short tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 94.7, Length = 149.5
Catalog Number CAS 1985-0005-0004   CAS 1985-0005-0004; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and dyed wool weft; Aniline dyes (red and black)
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Central design consists column of 3 white serrated diamonds, outlined in black and then red, surrounded by a reciprocating white border with rectilinear extensions, outlined in black; Central design and border are all on a carded gray background; Plain red band is located at either end of rug; Dark brown selvage cords and red end cords were originally tied and knotted at corners to form tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 130.5, Length = 178.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0005-0005   CAS 1985-0005-0005; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft; Aniline dyes (red, dark brown, and orange)
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of central column of 3½ concentric, serrated diamonds in colors of gray, orange, red, white, and dark brown, flanked on either side by column of red bars with multiple crossbars; Framing the rug around all four edges is an intricate double border made up of numerous parallelograms; Along the sides, these are stacked atop each other and grouped by color, with the inner border alternating white and dark brown, while the outer border alternates orange and red; The side borders have serrated edges; Along the ends, the parallelograms are laid side by side resulting in straight edges, with red, white, orange, and dark brown used in both borders; None of the borders extend all the way to the edges of the rug, leaving a final outer border in carded gray, the same as the overall background color of the design field.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 123.8, Length = 101.0
Catalog Number CAS 1985-0005-0007   CAS 1985-0005-0007; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 47.0, Length = 91.0
Catalog Number CAS 1985-0009-0001   CAS 1985-0009-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool weft; Handspun natural, carded and dyed wool weft; Aniline dye (black)
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of two columns of large open, concentric, terraced diamonds in colors of white, carded gray, and black, all on a white background; Remaining spaces in center and around sides of rug are filled with smaller concentric diamonds; Narrow double border consisting of straight-edged borders in carded gray and black frame the rug on all four edges; Red selvage and end cords form short corner tassels, and are augmented with additional loops of red yarn that are looped through the rug’s corners; Surface of rug has a felt-like appearance because the wool used was very “hairy” and the excess nap was not shaved after the rug was completed.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 152.0, Length = 225.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0002   CAS 1985-0009-0002; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural aniline dyed wool weft
Description Transitional period rug woven in plain tapestry weave; Pattern is that of a 3rd phase Chief's blanket with 9-spot layout of large red diamond in center, half-diamond at center of each edge, and quarter diamond in each corner, all on background of alternating white and black bands; All diamonds and partial diamonds are enclosed within parallel lines in red, black, orange, gray, and white; Central diamond also encloses a plain black cross motif; Wide black band along each end of rug; Rug is woven very thickly and is also woven wider than long, typical of Chief's blanket patterns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 173.7, Length = 145.5
Catalog Number CAS 1985-0009-0003   CAS 1985-0009-0003; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1915-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft: Aniline dye (red)
Description Large rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design field is divided into three panels, with the largest and central one containing a diagonal column of small white squares outlined in black, flanked on either side by a large triangular hooked element in red outlined in black; Longest arm of the hook parallels the diagonal column of squares, all woven on a carded gray background; End panels of design are divided in half horizontally, with the half closest to the center containing a small gray triangle on a white field, all framed on all four sides by a narrow red border outlined in black, whose edges are straight on three sides and zigzag on the end furthest from the center; Remainder of the end panel is plain gray except for a narrow white band at the very end; Entire rug is framed by a narrow red border along all four edges; Selvage cords are white and end cords are natural dark brown-black; Both sets of cords are tied at the corners to form short corner tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 109.0, Length = 175.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0004   CAS 1985-0009-0004; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1915-1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline wool weft; Aniline dye (red and orange)
Description Small rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of central rectangle with double border in black and gray-tan and enclosing a red cross-barred motif with orange crosses at its ends, all on white background; Column of stacked black terraced triangles borders each side of rug and band of contiguous black terraced triangles forms inner border along each end; Plain narrow red border frames ends of rug only; End cords are carded gray; One side selvage cord is white and the other is red; End cords and selvage cords are knotted separately at corners to form short corner tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 91.5, Length = 115.0
Catalog Number CAS 1985-0009-0005   CAS 1985-0009-0005; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft: Aniline dyes (coral red and black)
Description Non-regional borderless rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Banded design includes double concentric diamonds across center in colors of white, coral red, and black, flanked above and below by a serrated zigzag line in same colors; Separating these major motifs are narrow pairs of coral red lines; All designs are woven against a background of very narrow, alternating gray and tan bands; End cords and selvage cords each combine one gray cord and one tan cord, which are tied at the corners to form short corner tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 69.8, Length = 98.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0006   CAS 1985-0009-0006; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1915-1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded weft; Aniline dye (red and green)
Description Small rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of white double-barred cross in center, with black whirling log motif above and below it; On both the left and right sides of each whirling log is a small white square outlined in black and a white cross; All design elements are on a carded gray background; End cords are red, while one selvage cord is red and the other teal green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 56.5, Length = 60.8
Catalog Number CAS 1985-0009-0007   CAS 1985-0009-0007; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
Culture Spanish-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Rio Grande Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 125.0, Length = 20.9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0008   CAS 1985-0009-0008; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1915
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: cotton string; Weft: Germantown wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 53.0, Length = 53.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0009   CAS 1985-0009-0009; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1915
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: cotton string; Weft: Germantown wool yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 51.0, Length = 49.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0010   CAS 1985-0009-0010; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Hispanic
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County unknown
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 43.5, Length = 49.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0026   CAS 1985-0009-0026; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Nez Perce
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Idaho, Washington or Oregon
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hop twine; Hemp; Corn husk; Wool yarn; Cotton string; Aniline dyes
Description Large, flat rectangular storage bag woven in 2-strand plain twining technique; Warp material is hemp and primary weft material is hop twine, except the first 5 cm along the bottom where hemp is also used as the weft; Cotton string drawstring encircles mouth of bag; Designs are woven in false embroidery technique in both wool yarn and dyed corn husk fibers; On the front face of the bag are two large purple rectangles, each enclosing an orange diamond which in turn contains smaller geometric units in several shades of green, pale blue, red, and lilac; Between the purple rectangles is a band of 3 concentric terraced and serrated composite diamonds in red, black, and pale blue; Band of composite terraced triangles in red, black, green, and pale blue is located along bottom of bag; Designs on reverse face include central column of 3 "H' motifs in red, black, and pink, each one flanked on either side by a large red or green partial rectangle whose outer edge terminates in a black serrated "V" shape; Designs on both front and back are woven on a background of undyed corn husk fibers which are also woven in the false embroidery technique.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 44.0, Length = 53.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0034   CAS 1985-0009-0034; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Chippewa, Ojibwe
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Quebec, Ontario, Minnesota, Michigan
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Natural and dyed cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cotton string
Description Rectangular mat woven of narrow reddish-brown and dyed (black) cedar splints in a plaited technique; Design field is divided into 6 horizontal bands, three of which display an overall checkerboard pattern and the other three display a negative zigzag band on a checkerboard background; Each horizontal band is edged in black; Warp and weft splints are wrapped around cotton string at edges and braided to form a selvage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 87.0, Length = 64.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0035   CAS 1985-0009-0035; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Chippewa, Ojibwe
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Quebec, Ontario, Minnesota, Michigan
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Natural and dyed cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cotton string
Description Rectangular mat woven of narrow reddish-brown and dyed (black) cedar splints in a plaited technique; All-over design consists of alternating blacks of light and dark color, derived by laying out warps and wefts in sections of dark and light fibers; Warp and weft splints are wrapped around cotton string at edges and braided to form a selvage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 92.0, Length = 64.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0046   CAS 1985-0009-0046; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Chippewa, Ojibwe
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Quebec, Ontario, Minnesota, Michigan
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercially spun and dyed wool yarn
Description Rectangular bag woven entirely in an openwork, twining technique; Warp fibers are arranged in vertical columns in colors of black, blue, lilac, green, and chartreuse and are laid out in symmetrical sequence; Weft yarns are either green or chartreuse and rows of twining are spaced approx. 12 cm apart; Columns of black warp yarns are decorated with repeated "W" motif in either yellow or green; Warp fibers are bundled together at bag's opening and coil-wrapped in green or chartreuse yarn.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 40.0, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 32.0
Catalog Number CAS 1986-0002-0001   CAS 1986-0002-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes (derived from 'o'a [Bischofia javanica] sap mixed with charcoal or from lama [candlenut tree, Aleurites moluccana] kernels)
Description Rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets, which are then overlapped to form a larger cloth; Design field is divided into a grid work pattern of 32 small square panels arranged in 4 columns and 8 rows, with adjacent panels separated by wide brown borders (border is missing along one side and one end); 4 of the horizontal borders are decorated with a repetitive negative triangular motif, while remaining horizontal borders show a negative 4-point star at the intersection of the horizontal and vertical borders; 3 vertical borders are decorated only with a negative central line, while the outermost vertical border is decorated with series of negative "X" motifs; Each of the 32 square panels within the design field is filled with a palm front motif with curved leaves, and the orientation of each motif is rotated 90 degrees in each adjacent panel; All designs have been executed in dark brown by rubbing the cloth over a design tablet, and then the palm front motif within each square panel was over-painted with a darker brown with a glossy sheen; Cloth has been cut along all four sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 82.0, Length = 170.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0002A   CAS 1986-0002-0002A; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 63.5, Length = 81.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0002B   CAS 1986-0002-0002B; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 63.5, Length = 81.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0003   CAS 1986-0002-0003; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 62.0, Length = 270.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0004   CAS 1986-0002-0004; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 46.0, Length = 290.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0005   CAS 1986-0002-0005; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 68.0, Length = 116.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0006   CAS 1986-0002-0006; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 88.0, Length = ca. 101.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0007   CAS 1986-0002-0007; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 69.0, Length = 110.5
Catalog Number CAS 1986-0006-0001   CAS 1986-0006-0001; Chilkat blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Chilkat blanket
Culture Tlingit/Chilkat
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Mountain goat wool; Aniline dyes
Description Five-sided Chilkat blanket, largely rectangular with triangular bottom edge; Woven of wool-wrapped cedar and wool warps and natural and dyed, hand-spun wool wefts; Central image of diving orca is flaked by various animal and clan symbols in blue, yellow, green, black, and white; Double white and black borders frame entire panel; Long fringe along lower edge; Warps are braided along sides; According to Harold Jacobs of the Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, the image on this blanket is an orca emblem.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 166.0, Length = 83.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0006-0002   CAS 1986-0006-0002; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Nez Perce
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Idaho, Washington or Oregon
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hemp; Hop twine; Corn husk; Wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Large, flat rectangular storage bag woven in 2-strand plain twining technique; Warp and primary weft material is hemp (hop twin is used sporadically throughout as the weft); Leather drawstring is threaded though sides just below mouth of bag; Designs are woven in false embroidery technique of both wool yarn and dyed corn husk fibers; Design on front face of bag consists of two columns of 6 stacked "X' motifs in red wool yarn, with each "X' separated from the one above and below by a solid line in red or yellow wool and dyed (color undetermined) that extends across entire width of bag; Design on reverse face of bag consists of 3 columns of stacked parallelograms of dyed purple (and other undetermined colors) corn husk fibers, with ends of each parallelogram edged in red or black wool yarn; All designs are woven on background of undyed corn husk fibers, which are also woven in the false embroidery technique.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 37.3, Length = 54.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0006-0003   CAS 1986-0006-0003; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Nez Perce
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Idaho, Washington or Oregon
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hemp; Hop twine; Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Corn husk; Cotton string; Wool; Leather; Aniline dyes
Description Large, flat rectangular storage bag woven in 2-strand plain twining technique; Warp material is hemp; Weft material is combination of hop twine and tule; Designs are woven in false embroidery technique, using both wool yarns and dyed corn husk fibers as the weft; Design on one face consists of single column of very large stacked "X" motifs, with each unit a composite of smaller diamonds and triangles of dark brown corn husk fibers or red and dark green wool yarn; Wide horizontal bands extending across entire width of bag and originally woven of wool yarns separate adjacent "X" motifs; Design on opposite face of bag consists of 3 large geometric motifs each a composite of a dark brown hourglass in the center (woven of dyed brown corn husk) with a large dark green and red wool yarn "V" motif at either side; Designs on both faces of bag are woven on background of undyed corn husk fibers which are also woven in the false embroidery technique; Two short cotton string loops are threaded through mouth of bag from front to back.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 40.4, Length = 63.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0008-0004   CAS 1986-0008-0004; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data Madang Market
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 73.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 31.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0008-0005   CAS 1986-0008-0005; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data Madang Market
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.0, Length = 52.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0008-0006   CAS 1986-0008-0006; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.0, Length = 52.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0008-0007   CAS 1986-0008-0007; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 42.0, Length = 71.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0008-0008   CAS 1986-0008-0008; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.0, Length = 62.0
Catalog Number CAS 1987-0003-0073   CAS 1987-0003-0073; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and dyed wool weft; Aniline dye (black)
Description Non-regional rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave with central design consisting of column of 3 stacked, concentric diamonds in gray, black, and white (each contains either a Z or an S motif) with a double rectangle above and below the three diamonds; Flanking the triangles on either side is a narrow vertical gray line with short crossbars, all woven on a carded medium brown background; Wide border frames all four edges of the rug, with each corner anchored by a black whirling log motif on white background, while the remainder of the border features white Spider Woman crosses (3 on each end and 6 along each side) on a black background; Black selvage cords and white end cords are tied off at each corner and augmented with additional gray yarns that are looped through the rug to form short corner tassels; Surface of this rug is very “hairy”, because the extra nap of the wool was not shaved after the rug was completed.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 147.8, Length = 225.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0002-0001   CAS 1988-0002-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Tibet
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sheep or yak wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 63.0, Length = 100.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0005-0001   CAS 1988-0005-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1915-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft; Aniline dye (red and orange)
Description Rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Borderless design consists of three horizontal design bands, each of them showing a row of dark brown triangles outlined in white and arranged along the length of a dark brown line; The background of each panel is a series of alternating gray and tan bands, with a dark brown separating adjacent panels; Plain straight-edged red band is located along each end of the rug; Traces of orange, red, and natural brown end cords and of tan selvage cords are still evident; Collected by American artist Maynard Dixon (1875-1946) prior to 1940.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 128.0, Length = 139.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0005-0012   CAS 1988-0005-0012; Kilt
Category Textiles
Object Name Kilt
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description Collected by American artist Maynard Dixon (1875-1946) prior to 1940.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 143.0, Length = 56.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0005-0013   CAS 1988-0005-0013; Kilt
Category Textiles
Object Name Kilt
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Commercial wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Young boy’s dance kilt in the form of a rectangular panel woven of hand spun cotton in a balanced plainweave technique; Embroidered at either end of the panel is a decorative panel of red, green and black geometric motifs, including rectangles, straight-edged and terraced triangles, and negative crosses; Narrow black line is also embroidered along entire top edge of kilt; Black knitted band is sewn along bottom edge of kilt; Short white cotton and black wool tassels decorate all four corners; Collected by American artist Maynard Dixon (1875-1946) prior to 1940.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 94.0, Length = 50.0
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0005-0014   CAS 1988-0005-0014; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial yarn
Description Collected by American artist Maynard Dixon (1875-1946) prior to 1940.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.4, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 231.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0005-0015   CAS 1988-0005-0015; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial wool yarn
Description Collected by American artist Maynard Dixon (1875-1946) prior to 1940.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.7, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 274.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0005-0016   CAS 1988-0005-0016; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial cotton yarn
Description Collected by American artist Maynard Dixon (1875-1946) prior to 1940.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.3, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 230.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0001   CAS 1988-0009-0001; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Plaited mat with diamond lattice pattern in purple against straw-colored background; Self-selvage along all four edges include dyed weft fibers from design on reverse side only.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 63.0, Length = 89.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0002   CAS 1988-0009-0002; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 64.5, Length = 110.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0003   CAS 1988-0009-0003; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 116.0, Length = 185.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0004   CAS 1988-0009-0004; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 103.7, Length = 176.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0005   CAS 1988-0009-0005; Rain cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Rain cape
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass; Other plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 105.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = ca. 57.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0006   CAS 1988-0009-0006; Rain cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Rain cape
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass; Other plant fiber; Fabric
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 66.0, Thickness = ca. 1.0, Length = ca. 73.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0007   CAS 1988-0009-0007; Rain cape with backpack basket
Category Basketry; Textiles
Object Name Rain cape with backpack basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Grass; Other plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 47.0, Thickness = ca. 17.0, Length = ca. 55.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0008   CAS 1988-0009-0008; Rain cape with backpack basket
Category Basketry; Textiles
Object Name Rain cape with backpack basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Grass; Other plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 56.0, Thickness = ca. 16.0, Length = ca. 66.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0035A-D   CAS 1988-0009-0035A-D; Textiles (4)
Category Textiles
Object Name Textiles (4)
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=43.0; B=43.1; C=40.0; D=84.7, Thickness = A=0.1; B=0.1; C=0.1; D=0.1, Length = A=160.8; B=191.3; C=181.9; D=ca. 196.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0036   CAS 1988-0009-0036; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.0, Length = 299.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0037   CAS 1988-0009-0037; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.0, Length = 164.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0038A   CAS 1988-0009-0038A; Shawl
Category Textiles
Object Name Shawl
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Luzon
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pineapple fiber; Cotton thread
Description Rectangular shawl woven of piña (pineapple) bast fibers in plain tapestry technique; Edges have been folded under along two sides and hemmed, while other two edges are embellished with a repetitive crescent stitch and a single row of small white floral motifs just inside the border, all done in embroidery; When worn, shawl is folded in half diagonally to form a triangle that is worn across the back and shoulders; This shawl is a companion piece to a skirt and blouse, CAS 1988-0009-0038 B and C.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 69.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 69.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0038B   CAS 1988-0009-0038B; Blouse
Category Textiles
Object Name Blouse
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Luzon
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pineapple fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 41.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0038C   CAS 1988-0009-0038C; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Luzon
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pineapple fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 120.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 85.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0011-0001   CAS 1988-0011-0001; Coat
Category Textiles
Object Name Coat
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Tibet
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Silk; Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 186.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 150.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0011-0003   CAS 1988-0011-0003; Scarf
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Scarf
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Tibet
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Silk
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 38.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 268.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0014-0001   CAS 1988-0014-0001; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tebisaq, on Mahakam River (Jelau tributary)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 91.0, Length = 72.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0014-0002   CAS 1988-0014-0002; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tebisaq, on Mahakam River (Jelau tributary)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 95.0, Length = 71.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0014-0003   CAS 1988-0014-0003; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tebisaq, on Mahakam River (Jelau tributary)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 102.0, Length = 74.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0014-0004   CAS 1988-0014-0004; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tebisaq, on Mahakam River (Jelau tributary)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 93.0, Length = 72.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0014-0005   CAS 1988-0014-0005; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tebisaq, on Mahakam River (Jelau tributary)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 95.0, Length = 72.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0014-0006   CAS 1988-0014-0006; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tebisaq, on Mahakam River (Jelau tributary)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 96.0, Length = 73.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0014-0007   CAS 1988-0014-0007; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tebisaq, on Mahakam River (Jelau tributary)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 99.0, Length = 77.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0014-0008   CAS 1988-0014-0008; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tebisaq, on Mahakam River (Jelau tributary)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 103.5, Length = 82.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0014-0009   CAS 1988-0014-0009; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tebisaq, on Mahakam River (Jelau tributary)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 90.5, Length = 75.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0014-0010   CAS 1988-0014-0010; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tebisaq, on Mahakam River (Jelau tributary)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 101.0, Length = 80.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0014-0011   CAS 1988-0014-0011; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tebisaq, on Mahakam River (Jelau tributary)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 107.0, Length = 83.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0014-0012   CAS 1988-0014-0012; Vest
Category Textiles
Object Name Vest
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tebisaq, on Mahakam River (Jelau tributary)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial fabrics: cotton, velvet; Commercial sequins; Commercial thread; Commercial ric-rac
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 57.0, Width = 90.5, Thickness = 0.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0014-0014   CAS 1988-0014-0014; Bark cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Bark cloth
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tebisaq, on Mahakam River (Jelau tributary)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 55.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 350.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0001   CAS 1988-0015-0001; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 112.0, Length = 165.0
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0015-0002   CAS 1988-0015-0002; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 123.0, Length = 166.0
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0015-0003   CAS 1988-0015-0003; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 126.0, Length = 190.0
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0015-0004   CAS 1988-0015-0004; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 122.0, Length = 177.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0005   CAS 1988-0015-0005; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 115.0, Length = 196.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0006   CAS 1988-0015-0006; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 115.0, Length = 168.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0007   CAS 1988-0015-0007; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 126.0, Length = 100.0
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0015-0008   CAS 1988-0015-0008; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 115.0, Length = 171.0
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0015-0009   CAS 1988-0015-0009; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 119.5, Length = 181.0
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0015-0010   CAS 1988-0015-0010; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 127.0, Length = 190.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0012   CAS 1988-0015-0012; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 118.0, Length = 319.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0013   CAS 1988-0015-0013; Cotton thread
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Cotton thread
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 41.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0014   CAS 1988-0015-0014; Cotton thread
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Cotton thread
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.4, Length = 36.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0015   CAS 1988-0015-0015; Cotton sample
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Cotton sample
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0016   CAS 1988-0015-0016; Carded cotton
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Carded cotton
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 29.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0017   CAS 1988-0015-0017; Cotton yarn
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Cotton yarn
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton yarn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.1, Length = 22.0 (skein)

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0018   CAS 1988-0015-0018; Cotton thread
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Cotton thread
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Karnataka
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hospet
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.4, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 16.5 (skein)

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0019   CAS 1988-0015-0019; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Rajasthan
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Fetiya (near Jodhpur)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 42.0, Length = 232.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0020   CAS 1988-0015-0020; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Rajasthan
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Fetiya (near Jodhpur)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.0, Length = 76.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0021   CAS 1988-0015-0021; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Rajasthan
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Fetiya (near Jodhpur)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 75.0, Length = 477.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0022   CAS 1988-0015-0022; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Rajasthan
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Fetiya (near Jodhpur)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Vegetable dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 51.0, Length = 428.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0023   CAS 1988-0015-0023; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Rajasthan
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Fetiya (near Jodhpur)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 161.0, Length = 239.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0024   CAS 1988-0015-0024; Textile printing block
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Textile printing block
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Rajasthan
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Fetiya (near Jodhpur)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.0, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0025   CAS 1988-0015-0025; Textile printing block
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Textile printing block
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Rajasthan
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Fetiya (near Jodhpur)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 14.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0026   CAS 1988-0015-0026; Textile printing block
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Textile printing block
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Rajasthan
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Fetiya (near Jodhpur)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.0, Max Diam = 4.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0015-0027   CAS 1988-0015-0027; Textile printing block
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Textile printing block
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Rajasthan
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Fetiya (near Jodhpur)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Thickness = 5.0, Length = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0018-0001   CAS 1988-0018-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Yei-style rug, woven in plain tapestry technique; Warp material is natural hand spun wool; Weft materials are natural, carded, vegetal and aniline-dyed hand spun wool; Design includes a central cornstalk, flanked on either side by 2 standing yei figures in full frontal stance, each with a yellow face, gold body, and maroon skirt, and each holding feather streamers that hang down from their outstretched arms; A guardian rainbow yei whose elongated body encloses the other figures on the sides and along the bottom is similar to the other figures except that its lower body is half red and half turquoise blue; All figures are woven on white background and a black border frames the rug on all four sides, with a short white spirit line extending through the border in one corner; End cords are bright green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 75.8, Length = 112.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0018-0002   CAS 1988-0018-0002; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool yarn
Description Yei-style rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 77.0, Length = 90.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0003-0001A   CAS 1989-0003-0001A; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Cambodia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 108.6, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 69.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0003-0001B   CAS 1989-0003-0001B; Vest
Category Textiles
Object Name Vest
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Cambodia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Cotton; Metal: Silver
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.3, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 38.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0003-0001C   CAS 1989-0003-0001C; Shirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Shirt
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Cambodia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Metal: Silver
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 126.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 40.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0003-0002   CAS 1989-0003-0002; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Silk; Cotton (?); Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 66.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 95.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0003-0003   CAS 1989-0003-0003; Robe
Category Textiles
Object Name Robe
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country Korea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Silk; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 176.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 123.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0003-0004   CAS 1989-0003-0004; Embroidered panel
Category Textiles
Object Name Embroidered panel
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Silk; Cotton; Metal: Gold foil; Glass; Ink; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 87.0, Length = 512.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0003-0005   CAS 1989-0003-0005; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Silk; Ink
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 36.5, Length = 108.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0003-0006   CAS 1989-0003-0006; Embroidered panel
Category Textiles
Object Name Embroidered panel
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Silk
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 137.8, Length = 164.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0004-0001A   CAS 1989-0004-0001A; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture Ge-Jia (aka Ge Jia)
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Huangping
Other Geographic Data Village: Congxing
Maker's Name Go-Lei (aka Luo Deng-Bi)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials Indigo-dyed cotton fabric; Commercial fabric; Cotton embroidery thread
Description Woman's wedding and festival jacket mostly of hand woven, indigo-dyed cotton; Front and back are decorated with large batik designs of butterflies and birds (white on blue background); 2 panels on lower back show fine-line batiked scroll patterns on commercial cloth; Embroidered panels decorate central portion of each sleeve.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 119.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 77.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0004-0001B   CAS 1989-0004-0001B; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Ge-Jia (aka Ge Jia)
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Huangping
Other Geographic Data Village: Congxing
Maker's Name Go-Lei (aka Luo Deng-Bi)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Locally grown, natural indigo dye
Description Woman's knee-length wrap-around skirt of hand woven indigo-dyed cotton, constructed of 3 horizontal panels; Lower two panels are pleated; Bottom panel is resist-dyed (except ends) and shows two bands of geometric designs; Separate blue and white woven belt is attached at either end of skirt.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 138.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 45.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0004-0001C   CAS 1989-0004-0001C; Apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Apron
Culture Ge-Jia (aka Ge Jia)
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Huangping
Other Geographic Data Village: Congxing
Maker's Name Go-Lei (aka Luo Deng-Bi)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Silk; Indigo, pigskin, pig blood and bark dyes
Description Woman's festival apron consisting of square indigo-dyed cotton panel with resist-dyed geometric panel (blue and white) sewn in center; Sides and bottom edge of apron are completely embroidered with geometric pattern, mostly in red and orange; Entire apron is backed with second indigo-dyed cotton panel; Narrow warp-faced belt is sewn across top of apron and its ends extend to sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 34.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 35.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0004-0001D   CAS 1989-0004-0001D; Tunic
Category Textiles
Object Name Tunic
Culture Ge-Jia (aka Ge Jia)
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Huangping
Other Geographic Data Village: Congxing
Maker's Name Go-Lei (aka Luo Deng-Bi)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Indigo and other dyes; Silk
Description Woman's poncho-like garment with apron-like panels in front and back; Constructed of commercial fabric panels backed with hand woven indigo-dyed cotton panels; Indigo resist-dyed strips decorate neckline, front panel and lower front and back edges; Long warp-faced belt is sewn to garment at waist level, with most of its length extending to one side.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 75.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0005-0001   CAS 1989-0005-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes (derived from 'o'a [Bischofia javanica] sap mixed with charcoal or from lama [candlenut tree, Aleurites moluccana] kernels)
Description Round tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets which were then overlapped to form a larger cloth; Design field is divided into a series of concentric bands, painted with series of diamonds, plant motifs, triangles, and zigzag lines; Central design is a stylized floral motif; All designs have been drawn freehand, first in a brown dye and then over-painted in a darker brown dye with a glossy sheen; Cloth has been completely cut around perimeter to obtain its final shape.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 107.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0005-0002   CAS 1989-0005-0002; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 105.0, Length = 127.5
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0006-0001   CAS 1989-0006-0001; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark: breadfruit
Description Rectangular fragment of kapa made by beating strip of breadfruit bark into very thin sheet; Extant fabric is extremely thin and transparent and is decorated with series of very closely spaced parallel lines in medium shade of brown on a natural tan colored background; Extant fragment has been cut on all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.5, Length = 21.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0002   CAS 1989-0006-0002; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Large rectangular fragment of kapa, made by beating strips of bark into thin sheets and then overlapping the sheets to form a larger cloth; Extant fragment is a natural off-white or tan color on its back face and pink on the front face; Pink color is possibly derived from bits of red "turkey cloth", a cotton fabric introduced by missionaries which the natives raveled into threads which were then beaten into the kapa to produce this distinctive pink color; No discernible watermark is present; One long edge of fragment is folded over and secured with two parallel rows of hand stitching with plied white thread that extend across entire width of fragment; Fold line and line for hand stitching are marked on reverse in pencil; Hand stitched threads are tied off at one end, indicating an original end of the finished cloth or garment; That same end is also marked by a pencil line, indicating where the larger cloth was to be cut; Opposite short end of fragment is also cut but lacks any pencil park, while second long edge of fragment has been torn.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.2, Length = 16.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0003   CAS 1989-0006-0003; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Mulberry bark
Description Large rectangular fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into very thin sheet and then overlapping the sheets to form a larger sheet; Extant fragment is a pale tan color overall and bears a watermark pattern of an all over network of small diamonds with a dot in the center of each diamond, known as "maka upena" or "eyes in the net", referring to a fishing net so filled with fish that the fishes' eyes are pressed against the net; Watermark pattern is pink, possibly derived from "ohelo berry"; Fragment has been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Length = 29.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0004   CAS 1989-0006-0004; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Small rectangular fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Fragment is plain brown in color and of a supple, felt-like texture, bearing a water pattern of closely spaced parallel lines; Fragment is cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1, Length = 10.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0005A-C   CAS 1989-0006-0005A-C; Kapa fragments
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragments
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description 3 irregularly shaped fragments from the same kapa cloth, made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Each fragment is a light tan natural color, decorated with widely spaced parallel bands of what appear to be small "X' motifs; Each fragment has been cut along at least one edge, while the remaining edges appear to have been torn; Fragments B and C may have originally fit together.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Length = 9.5
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0006-0006   CAS 1989-0006-0006; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Rectangular fragment of kapa that is made by beating a strip of bark into a very thin sheet; Natural color is off-white and fragment shows a watermark of an all-over network of very small diamonds, representing a fishing net; Extant fragment has been cut along three, (and possibly along all four) edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.5, Length = 25.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0007   CAS 1989-0006-0007; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Nearly square fragment of kapa that is made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Extant fragment is dark brown in color, has a felt-like texture, and bears a deeply impressed watermark of an all over pattern of small perfectly aligned squares; Extant fragment has been cut along at least three edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.0, Length = 21.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0008   CAS 1989-0006-0008; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Rectangular fragment of kapa made by beating strip of bark into a very thin sheet; Extant fragment is extremely thin and nearly transparent and is decorated all over with a series of very closely spaced, very thin, double paired parallel lines, separated by a single, heavier line, all in a rust brown color; Fragment has been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.1, Length = 17.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0009   CAS 1989-0006-0009; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Small rectangular fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Extant fragment is dark brown in color and is decorated with series of widely spaced heavy dark brown parallel lines; Extant fragment appears to have been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.8, Length = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0010   CAS 1989-0006-0010; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Irregularly shaped fragment of kapa made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Extant fragment has thick, felt-like texture, is medium brown in color, and is decorated with series of spaced, very wide and heavy dark brown parallel lines; Extant fragment appears to have been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.5, Length = 14.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0011   CAS 1989-0006-0011; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Irregularly shaped fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Extant fragment is tan in color and bears watermark of an all over network pattern of small diamonds, representing a fishing net; Fragment has been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.0, Length = 20.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0012   CAS 1989-0006-0012; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Rectangular fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Extant fragment has felt-like texture, is dark brown overall, and bears watermarks of very closely spaced, thin parallel lines running diagonally across cloth in two directions; Fragment has been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.8, Length = 15.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0013   CAS 1989-0006-0013; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Irregularly shaped fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into very thin sheet; Extant fragment is nearly transparent; is rust brown in overall color, and bears two watermarks: the first one showing regularly spaced heavy parallel lines and the second one showing an all over diamond network pattern with a circle inside each diamond, the latter representing a fishing net filled with fish; Fragment has been cut along at least three sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.5, Length = 23.2
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0006-0014   CAS 1989-0006-0014; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Rectangular fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into very thin sheet; Extant fragment is paper thin, off-white in color, and bears watermark of all over pattern of very small diamonds; Extant fragment has been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.0, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0015   CAS 1989-0006-0015; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Irregularly shaped fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Extant fragment has felt-like texture and is decorated on one face with a very broad, solid red line flanked on either side by paired black zigzag lines, and two parallel segments of a dashed line consisting of alternating red dots and black dashes; Fragment has been cut along at least two edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.0, Length = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0016   CAS 1989-0006-0016; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Irregularly shaped fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Extant fragment has felt-like texture and is decorated with series of elongated triangles outlined in black and cross-marked with black lines, all against a red background; Fragment has been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.0, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0017A-C   CAS 1989-0006-0017A-C; Kapa fragments
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragments
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description 3 irregularly shaped fragments of kapa, made by beating strips of bark into very thin sheets; All fragments are dark brown in overall color and bear the same watermark of closely spaced, very thin, paired parallel lines alternating with a negative thin zigzag line; Fragment A is also painted with wide very dark brown stripes, alternating with wider stripes of the lighter colored dark brown background; Fragments B and C are painted with narrower parallel dark brown lines spaced approx. 0.6 cm apart on the lighter dark brown background; Fragment B also has a portion of a wider dark brown stripe along one edge; Fragments B and C were originally joined together (see photo); It is unknown if Fragment A was originally part of the same cloth as Fragments B and C, as all fragments have been cut along all edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Length = 22.8
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0007-0001   CAS 1989-0007-0001; Wall hanging
Category Textiles
Object Name Wall hanging
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 141.0, Length = 222.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0002   CAS 1989-0008-0002; Shirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Shirt
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Guadalajara
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 130.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 93.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0003   CAS 1989-0008-0003; Shirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Shirt
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 92.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 136.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0004   CAS 1989-0008-0004; Shirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Shirt
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 137.2, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 135.0
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0008-0005   CAS 1989-0008-0005; Pants
Category Textiles
Object Name Pants
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 83.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 88.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0006   CAS 1989-0008-0006; Cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Cape
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 66.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 62.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0007   CAS 1989-0008-0007; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 29.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0008   CAS 1989-0008-0008; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 22.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0009   CAS 1989-0008-0009; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0010   CAS 1989-0008-0010; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 21.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0011   CAS 1989-0008-0011; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0012   CAS 1989-0008-0012; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0013   CAS 1989-0008-0013; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0014   CAS 1989-0008-0014; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 21.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0015   CAS 1989-0008-0015; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 19.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0016   CAS 1989-0008-0016; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 16.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0017   CAS 1989-0008-0017; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 17.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0018   CAS 1989-0008-0018; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0019   CAS 1989-0008-0019; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0020   CAS 1989-0008-0020; Peyote pouches
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Peyote pouches
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 70.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0021   CAS 1989-0008-0021; Peyote pouches
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Peyote pouches
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 70.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0022   CAS 1989-0008-0022; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 236.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0023   CAS 1989-0008-0023; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit, Jalisco
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic, Nayarit, or Guadalajara, Jalisco
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 184.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0024   CAS 1989-0008-0024; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Huichol
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Nayarit
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tepic
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.5, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 17.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0045   CAS 1989-0008-0045; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture unknown
Global Region South America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Andes
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.4, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 1242.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0008-0046   CAS 1989-0008-0046; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture unknown
Global Region South America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Andes
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.0, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 61.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0009-0001   CAS 1989-0009-0001; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Silk
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 130.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 88.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0015-0003   CAS 1989-0015-0003; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Apia, Western Samoa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes from coal tar or shoe polish
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 82.0, Length = 115.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0015-0004   CAS 1989-0015-0004; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes from coal tar or shoe polish
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 56.0, Length = 122.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0015-0005   CAS 1989-0015-0005; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Vegetal dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 180.0, Length = 270.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0078A,B   CAS 1990-0001-0078A,B; Katsina with rug
Category Carvings; Textiles
Object Name Katsina with rug
Culture A= Hopi; B= Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. A= Arizona; B= Arizona, New Mexico
County A= Navajo; B= unknown
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Jackson Family (A); Unknown (B)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials A: Cottonwood (Populus sp.) roots; Paint; Wool yarn; Felt; Leather; B: Commercially spun and dyed wool yarn
Description A: 3-dimensional carved figurine in standing position, representing Koyaala (Koshari) (Hano Clown), who appears with others of his kind to provide amusement during pauses in the katsina dances and whose outrageous behaviors usually go beyond the usual limits; Figure's body is completely painted in black and white horizontal bands; He wears brown moccasins, black felt breechclout, black wool garters and wristlets, red and green wool hair ties, and small leather pouch around his neck; Black and white horns extending up from top of head mask have bits of white wool yarn at their tips; B: Miniature Chinle style Navajo rug (held in hands of katsina CAS 1990-0001-0078A); Woven entirely in plain tapestry technique; Borderless design consists of paired parallel lines alternating with paired columns of stacked parallelograms; Design motifs are woven in brown on a white background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=11.0, Width = A=5.9; B=4.8, Thickness = B=0.1, Length = A=4.1; B=8.4
Catalog Number CAS 1990-0004-0001A   CAS 1990-0004-0001A; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture Hundred Bird Miao
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Danzhai, Sanjiang, or Rongjiang
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Man's jacket (companion piece to CAS 1990-0004-0001B) pieced from many rectangular and triangular panels, each elaborately embroidered in silk with floral and geometric designs on paperbacked green fabric; Outer faces of sleeves are similar; Inner faces of sleeves are of undecorated blue fabric; 16 rectangular panels with embroidery similar to body of jacket are pendant from bottom edge.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 146.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 60.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0004-0001B   CAS 1990-0004-0001B; Apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Apron
Culture Miao
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Danzhai, Sanjiang, or Rongjiang
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Silk; Chicken feathers
Description Man's “flying skirt” (companion piece to CAS 1990-0004-0001A) consisting of 18 elaborately embroidered rectangular panels that hang pendant from an undyed cotton waistband strip; Ends of panels are decorated with white chicken feathers (Feathers not original; Probably added in the 1970s); Skirts of this type are now worn by both men and women, but were traditionally worn by male reed flute players.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 72.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 84.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0004-0002A   CAS 1990-0004-0002A; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture Buyi (aka Bouyei)
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Anshun
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Silk; Indigo and other dyes
Description Woman's jacket (companion piece is CAS 1990-0004-0002B) made in 2 tiers with side tie; Front, back and upper sleeves are of indigo-dyed silk; Elaborately embroidered panels decorate the edges of the jacket; Lower halves of sleeves are of cotton and silk panels, also elaborately embroidered.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 146.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 60.5
Catalog Number CAS 1990-0004-0002B   CAS 1990-0004-0002B; Apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Apron
Culture Buyi (aka Bouyei)
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Anshun
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Silk; Indigo and other dyes
Description Woman's apron (companion piece is CAS 1990-0004-0002A) consisting of rectangular, indigo-dyed silk panel decorated along sides and in corners with embroidered panels; Larger panel is attached to wider waistband belt which is completely embroidered with geometric, floral, and bird designs; 2 white shoestrings provide for tying apron around waist.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 40.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 70.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0004-0003   CAS 1990-0004-0003; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture White Collared Miao
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Sandu
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s to 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Indigo-dyed cotton; Pig's blood; Vegetal dye from seed pod of Gardenia jasminoides
Description Dandu-style woman's festival jacket with side tie; Front, back and lower sleeves are of plain cotton dyed with indigo and pig’s blood; Upper sleeves and yoke, also of cotton, are resist-dyed with geometric and floral patterns in blue, yellow, and red on white background; Collar, shoulders, and right edge of jacket are decorated with elaborately embroidered panels; According to collector, Gail Rossi, the spiral motifs represent whorls of hair found on sacrificial water buffalo, relating to Miao ancestor worship; They may also represent special herbal fern known to cure illness; Jacket is worn with ankle-length pleated skirt and apron, and tall silver headdress in form of water buffalo horns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 139.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 70.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0004-0004   CAS 1990-0004-0004; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture Huaxi Miao
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province, Huaxi District
County
Other Geographic Data Near city of Guiyang
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s to 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Indigo-dyed cotton; Embroidery yarn
Description Woman's jacket made from two rectangular indigo-dyed cotton panels sewn together along top and sides, with neck and sleeve openings; Front panel is cross-stitch embroidered with faint resist-dyed pattern in background and image of sword on sides; Separate panel along bottom is also cross-stitch embroidered; Wide collar is of indigo-dyed cotton, edged in white commercial fabric strip.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 74.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 67.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0004-0005   CAS 1990-0004-0005; Burial cloth
Category Ceremonial Items; Textiles
Object Name Burial cloth
Culture Miao
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s to 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Indigo-dyed silk fabric; Commercial fabric; Embroidery yarn
Description Woman's burial cloth (placed on deceased person's chest), comprising rectangular indigo-dyed silk panel backed with commercial red fabric and embroidered with maroon, purple, green, and coral-colored circles and semicircles.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 34.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 34.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0005-0001   CAS 1990-0005-0001; Burial cloth
Category Ceremonial Items; Textiles
Object Name Burial cloth
Culture Ge-Jia (aka Ge Jia)
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Huangping
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Silk embroidery yarn
Description Man's burial cloth (placed on deceased person's chest), consisting of rectangular panel completely embroidered with central yellow and green cross on red background, with green, lilac, and yellow borders; Cloth is symbolic of shield and is intended to protect deceased as he journeys toward land of ancestors, following death.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 35.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 34.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0005-0002   CAS 1990-0005-0002; Head cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Head cloth
Culture Hundred Bird Miao
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Congjiang
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description Man's headcloth consisting of rectangular hand woven cotton panel; Center is plain, but both ends are embroidered with 9 narrow bands of geometric and life forms in blue cotton; Miao men and boys wear as many as 8 such head cloths at one time to cover their shaved heads.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 86.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0005-0003   CAS 1990-0005-0003; Burial cloth
Category Ceremonial Items; Textiles
Object Name Burial cloth
Culture Buyi (aka Bouyei)
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Anshun
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s to 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description Man's or woman's burial cloth, consisting of rectangular cotton panel completely embroidered in complex pattern of interlocking diamonds in blue, orange, green, gray, and several shades of brown; Warp ends form short fringe at both ends.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 36.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 73.5
Catalog Number CAS 1990-0005-0004A-C   CAS 1990-0005-0004A-C; Baby carrier
Category Textiles
Object Name Baby carrier
Culture Shui
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s to 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Indigo-dyed cotton; Horse hair; Silk thread; Metal: Copper disks
Description Flat baby carrier constructed from numerous cotton panels, each heavily dyed in indigo and elaborately embroidered using various techniques, including Ma-wei technique (bundles of horse hair wrapped with silk thread and then sewn down), and decorated with handmade copper disk beads; 2 rectangular straps, also embroidered, are attached at one end and fastened around wearer's waist.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 58.5, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 107.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0005-0005   CAS 1990-0005-0005; Paper cutout
Category Textiles; Visual Arts
Object Name Paper cutout
Culture Miao
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Leishan
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1987-1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper
Description Cutout embroidery pattern showing double dragon design; For use, this pattern is placed over textile panel and then embroidery is done directly over pattern, completely covering it in the process; Completed panel is then sewn to sleeve or other area of garment to be decorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.6, Thickness = 0.0, Length = 20.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0005-0006   CAS 1990-0005-0006; Paper cutout
Category Textiles; Visual Arts
Object Name Paper cutout
Culture Miao
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Leishan
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1987-1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper
Description Cutout embroidery pattern showing design of peach and 2 gourds; For use, this pattern is placed over textile panel and then embroidery is done directly over pattern, completely covering it in the process; Completed panel is then sewn to sleeve or other area of garment to be decorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.0, Thickness = 0.0, Length = 23.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0005-0007   CAS 1990-0005-0007; Paper cutout
Category Textiles; Visual Arts
Object Name Paper cutout
Culture Miao
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Leishan
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1987-1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper
Description Cutout embroidery pattern showing butterfly design in center and groups of fish in lower corners; For use, this pattern is placed over textile panel and then embroidery is done directly over pattern, completely covering it in the process; Completed panel is then sewn to sleeve or other area of garment to be decorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.7, Thickness = 0.0, Length = 22.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0005-0008   CAS 1990-0005-0008; Textile panel
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile panel
Culture Miao
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Leishan
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950-1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton and silk fabric; Silk embroidery thread; Paper
Description Black silk fabric panel backed with cotton fabric panel and partially embroidered; Paper cutout pattern shows floral and geometric designs that are partially embroidered in blue, green, and gold threads.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 13.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0005-0009   CAS 1990-0005-0009; Textile panel
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile panel
Culture Miao
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Leishan
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950-1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton and silk fabric; Silk embroidery thread; Paper; Metal: Copper beads
Description Red silk fabric panel backed with cotton fabric panel and partially embroidered; Paper cutout pattern shows geometric designs that are partially embroidered in blue, green, and gold and black threads, as well as gold and silver paper and copper disk beads.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 35.7, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0006-0001   CAS 1990-0006-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes
Description Very large rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets, which were then overlapped to form a larger cloth; A background of narrow parallel brown lines indicates the cloth was prepared on worktable that was strung with sennit cord; Design field is divided into 20 rectangular panels arranged in 4 columns and 5 rows; Each row of panels includes 2 narrow panels and a slightly wider panel in the center and along each side; One column of narrow panels is decorated with a motif that resembles a belt with 3 discs on a double chain; The other column of narrow panels is decorated alternately with violin and guitar motifs; In the columns of wider panels, each panel is decorated with one of three different motifs representing hand fans, interspersed by large black dots, representing the fruit of the hea tree; All designs have been stamped onto cloth, probably using a wooden kupesi or rubbing tablet, and then they have been over-painted on front face of cloth; On the narrow panels only the areas around the motifs were rubbed, leaving the surrounding areas a natural off-white color, while on the wider panels the entire area was rubbed, transferring both the motif and the background pattern of parallel lines from the cordage wrapping; "KOE LETA O MALIA MOE KITA" is repeated 2 1/2 times as part of the design along one side of cloth, referring to the belt (leta) and guitar (kita) motifs; Cloth has been cut along all four sides from much larger cloth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 169.0, Length = 237.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0004-0002   CAS 1991-0004-0002; Headdress cover
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Headdress cover
Culture Loimi Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Buttons; Indigo and other dyes
Description Woman’s headdress cover, comprising rectangular indigo-dyed fabric folded in half and sewn along one side to form hood-like cover, worn over CAS 1991-0004-0001A,B; Decorated with appliqué and embroidery in many colors and white buttons.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 26.8
Catalog Number CAS 1991-0004-0003   CAS 1991-0004-0003; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture Loimi Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description Woman's jacket; Front and back panels sewn along sides and sleeves added; Patchwork panels sewn to sleeves; Back is decorated with alternating appliqué and embroidered panels done predominantly in red; Front of jacket is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 140.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 79.0
Catalog Number CAS 1991-0004-0004   CAS 1991-0004-0004; Apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Apron
Culture Loimi Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Silver (metal) beads; Glass beads; Indigo and other dyes
Description Woman's apron worn over skirt; Rectangular indigo-dyed cotton panel decorated with appliquéd and embroidered panels, red and white buttons, silver beads, and beaded fringe; Red yarn tie threaded through top of apron.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 38.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0004-0005   CAS 1991-0004-0005; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Loimi Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Indigo dye
Description Woman's one piece skirt with drawstring waist; Back is tightly pleated; Front is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 40.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 40.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0004-0006A,B   CAS 1991-0004-0006A,B; Leggings
Category Textiles
Object Name Leggings
Culture Loimi Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Metal: Silver; Indigo and other dyes
Description Pair of women’s leggings of hand woven, indigo-dyed cotton sewn into tubes and decorated with appliquéd and embroidery panels and silver dome-shaped beads.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 29.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0004-0008   CAS 1991-0004-0008; Shoulder bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Shoulder bag
Culture Loimi Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Silver (metal) coins and beads; Glass beads; Indigo and other dyes
Description Man's or woman's shoulder bag of hand woven, indigo-dyed cotton, with appliquéd and embroidered front panel, silver beads along sides, silver coins across center, and beaded fringe on lower corners.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 35.5, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 27.2
Catalog Number CAS 1991-0004-0014   CAS 1991-0004-0014; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture Phami Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Indigo and other dyes
Description Woman's jacket of hand woven, indigo-dyed cotton fabric with patchwork and cross-stitch embroidered panels on sleeves and overlapping cross-stitch embroidered panels on lower front and entire back of jacket.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 131.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 65.5
Catalog Number CAS 1991-0004-0015   CAS 1991-0004-0015; Apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Apron
Culture Phami Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Metal: Silver; Glass beads; Indigo and other dyes
Description Woman's apron of hand woven, indigo-dyed cotton fabric, decorated on front with bands of appliqué and cross-stitch embroidery and silver beads; Glass bead fringe over cotton fringe along bottom edge.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.5, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 41.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0004-0016   CAS 1991-0004-0016; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Phami Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Indigo dyes
Description Woman's one piece skirt of handwoven, indigo-dyed cotton with drawstring waist; Front is plain; Back is heavily pleated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 41.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 36.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0004-0017A,B   CAS 1991-0004-0017A,B; Leggings
Category Textiles
Object Name Leggings
Culture Phami Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Indigo and other dyes
Description Pair of woman's leggings of hand woven, indigo-dyed fabric sewn into tubes and decorated on front with overlapping panels of cross-stitch embroidery.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 34.0
Catalog Number CAS 1991-0004-0019   CAS 1991-0004-0019; Shoulder bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Shoulder bag
Culture Phami Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Silver (metal) and glass beads; Indigo and other dyes
Description Man's or woman's shoulder bag of hand woven, indigo-dyed fabric, decorated on front with bands of cross-stitch embroidery, 3 short strands of glass beads across midsection, silver beads along sides, and glass bead and cotton fringe on lower corners.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0004-0023   CAS 1991-0004-0023; Shirt or halter
Category Textiles
Object Name Shirt or halter
Culture Phami Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Indigo-dyed cotton; Metal: Silver; Glass beads
Description Rectangular wrap-around shirt or halter worn by adult women; Tied at side and over one shoulder; Decorated on front with four rows of hammered and stamped diamond-shaped and round conchas, with intervening spaces filled with small hemispherical silver beads; Rows of conchas separated by single rows of red or white glass beads.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.0 (folded), Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 7.9, Length = 41.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0007-0001   CAS 1991-0007-0001; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture Loimi Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton fabric; Metal: Silver coins; Embroidery yarn; Indigo and other dyes
Description Waist-length, long sleeved mans jacket made of hand woven, indigo-dyed cotton fabric; Appliqué, embroidery, and 5 coin buttons on front panel; Elaborate appliqué and embroidery on lower back; Sleeves are undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 139.0, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 55.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0007-0002   CAS 1991-0007-0002; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Loimi Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton fabric; Silver (metal) beads; Glass beads; Embroidery yarn; Indigo and other dyes
Description Shoulder bag made of indigo dyed, hand spun fabric doubled to form front and back; Sides formed by separate piece that also serves as carrying strap; Elaborate appliqué and embroidery and 2 coin buttons on front panel; 4 silver buttons and 1 coin button along each side; Fabric and glass bead fringe on each lower corner.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 28.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0013   CAS 1991-0011-0013; Cloth (lava lava)
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth (lava lava)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description Commercially woven fabric, dyed pale yellow and hand stamped with a wide decorative border along one edge, showing solid and outlined geometric design elements in black and brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 90.0, Length = 287.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0014   CAS 1991-0011-0014; Cloth (lava lava)
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth (lava lava)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description Commercially woven fabric, dyed deep yellow and hand stamped with a wide decorative border along one edge, showing solid triangles, diamonds, and other geometric design elements in black and brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 90.0, Length = 287.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0015   CAS 1991-0011-0015; Cloth (lava lava)
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth (lava lava)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. Western Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Upolu; Town: Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Dye
Description Commercially woven fabric, dyed red and hand stamped with an all-over diamond network pattern; Alternate horizontal rows of diamonds extending across width of fabric are stamped with simple linear geometric designs (2 different patterns) or with positive and negative 6-petal floral motifs: Designs are similar to those used on tapa cloth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 90.0, Length = 542.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0016   CAS 1991-0011-0016; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Rectangular piece of tapa cloth cut from a much larger piece, made by beating strips of paper mulberry bark to paper thin sheets, and overlapping them until the desired width and length was achieved; This piece measures four langanga (hand-measured unit) in length, as indicated by the numbers along its outer borders, and could have been part of a 50 langanga cloth; Overall cloth is divided into rectangular panels of different sizes that extend across the entire cloth in columns and rows; Smaller panels along outer borders are decorated with alternating images of a star with crescent moon and that of a braided fiber lei, with the even-numbered panels also marked with their measurement (e.g., 2, 4, etc.); Remaining width of the cloth is divided into 5 columns of panels (3 smaller panels and 2 wide panels); Each panel in the column adjacent to the border is decorated with the royal seal of Tonga which is rendered rather haphazardly with little attention to complete details; Panels in next column are wide with alternate rows showing a tokelau feletoa design (a chiefly symbol of an elongated lozenge shape) or an series of small contiguous squares topped with row of triangles (symbolism unknown); Small panels in center column are decorated with triangular structure (possibly representing a house) with a rising and/or setting crescent sun on either side; Background of all panels is partially painted brown, with traces of string, indicating that cloth was tied to a working board and secured with sennit fibers as it was being made.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 176.0, Length = 392.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0012-0003   CAS 1991-0012-0003; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country New Caledonia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Bonde Mission, Northern New Caledonia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description Large rectangular mat woven of medium width strips in closed twill pattern (alternating bands of 1/1 and 2/2) with self binding selvages along both ends and cut edges along both sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 118.0, Length = 210.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0013-0001A   CAS 1991-0013-0001A; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture Nepalese
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Nepal
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1956
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial cotton cloth
Description Man's knee-length, long-sleeved inner jacket made of commercially woven tan fabric, trimmed with light blue fabric along all interior edges; Overlapping front panels are fastened at the waist, neckline and shoulder with short, cloth ties; This garment is worn under CAS 1991-0013-0001C.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 73.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 93.0
Catalog Number CAS 1991-0013-0001B   CAS 1991-0013-0001B; Trousers
Category Textiles
Object Name Trousers
Culture Nepalese
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Nepal
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1956
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial cotton cloth
Description Man's trousers with very full, gathered waistband with drawstring, made of commercially woven tan fabric; Interior cuff of each leg is lined with light blue fabric.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 109.5, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 93.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0013-0001C   CAS 1991-0013-0001C; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture Nepalese
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Nepal
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1956
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial cotton cloth
Description Man's knee-length, sleeveless jacket, made of commercially woven light blue fabric with interior trim of tan fabric; Overlapping front panels are fastened at waist, neckline and shoulder with short, cloth ties; Worn over CAS 1991-0013-0001A.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 73.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 93.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0013-0002   CAS 1991-0013-0002; Cap
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Cap
Culture Nepalese
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Nepal
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1956
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial cotton cloth
Description Man's skull cap hand sewn of commercially woven blue and white print fabric, covered on outside with a sheer white fabric and inside with a slightly heavier, white fabric.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.0, Width = 14.0, Length = 17.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0013-0003   CAS 1991-0013-0003; Cap
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Cap
Culture Nepalese
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Nepal
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Kathmandu
Maker's Name Janak Lal, Govinda Lal & Sons
Date of Manufacture ca. 1956
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial cotton cloth; Indigo and other dyes
Description Man's skull cap made of commercially woven black fabric, embroidered on crown and around sides with floral motif in red, white, blue, gold, and green; Interior of cap is lined with indigo-dyed fabric; Paper label sewn inside crown identifies maker: "Regd. Manufactured by Janak Lal, Govinda Lal & Sons. Civil and military contractors. (Nepal Cap House) Ketole, Kathmandu, Nepal."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Width = 17.5, Length = 19.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0013-0006   CAS 1991-0013-0006; Money belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Money belt
Culture Nepalese
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Nepal
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1956
Collection Name N/A
Materials Synthetic fabric; Metal
Description Commercially manufactured money belt of blue, synthetic fabric with a zippered pocket and a handmade silver-plated hook and latch buckle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 81.0
Catalog Number CAS 1992-0004-0011   CAS 1992-0004-0011; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool; Aniline dyes
Description Non-regional style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry technique; Simple borderless design consists of paired black horizontal bands repeated six times on a white background; No selvage cords are present; Corner ties are white and orange.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 86.5, Length = 141.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0004-0012   CAS 1992-0004-0012; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: cotton string; Weft: handspun natural and aniline dyed wool
Description Non-regional style rug of saddle throw woven entirely in plain tapestry technique; Borderless design consists of large, terraced "X" motif in white, red, and black, extending across entire width of rug, all on carded gray background; Plain red, black, and white bands border each end of the rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 64.0, Length = 66.2
Catalog Number CAS 1992-0004-0013   CAS 1992-0004-0013; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: natural handspun wool; Weft: Natural and carded handspun wool
Description Non-regional style borderless rug with double serrated diamond (white outlined in brown) in center with a tan whirling log pattern (frequently misidentified as a swastika) on each diamond, all on gray background; Half-diamond with serrated edges (white outlined in tan) is located along each side.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 46.5, Length = 80.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0007-0001   CAS 1992-0007-0001; Blanket / Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket / Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1885-1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp and weft; Aniline dyes
Description Transition period pictorial blanket/rug woven entirely in simple tapestry weave; Borderless design includes 11 horizontal, serrated zigzag bands in blue and white (9) or blue and orange (2), alternating with bands of crosses, weaving combs, or rectangular bars, all on a red background; Narrow blue and white band at each end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 137.0, Length = 183.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0002-0001   CAS 1993-0002-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. Vava'u group
County
Other Geographic Data Lua'afuleheu (?)
Maker's Name Sela Taufoou
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 198.0, Length = ca. 420.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0004-0001   CAS 1993-0004-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes (derived from 'o'a [Bischofia javanica] sap mixed with charcoal or from lama [candlenut tree, Aleurites moluccana] kernels)
Description Rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin strips, which were then overlapped to form a larger cloth; Cloth has been laid over wooden design tablet and stamped 5 times with geometric register or panel that runs the width of the cloth and forms a overall design network of diamonds that are filled in with additional geometric motifs, all visible on the reverse; Stamped designs were then over-painted on front face of cloth in freehand technique, emphasizing some of the original motifs and also adding new ones, while still maintaining the overall diamond network; Stamped designs are done in a pale brown color and hand painted designs are in a darker brown color; Cloth has all four original edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 122.0, Length = 190.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0011-0001A,B   CAS 1993-0011-0001A,B; Turban
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Turban
Culture Phami Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Cotton fabric; Indigo; Metal: Silver; Chicken feathers
Description A: Turban consisting of bamboo frame wrapped in hand woven, indigo-dyed cotton strips; End of cotton strip is decorated with three handmade, domed silver buttons; B: Tuft of chicken feathers still attached to tissue and dyed red, to be inserted into front of turban.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 10.0, Max Diam = ca. 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0008-0014   CAS 1994-0008-0014; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation or vicinity
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1885-1895
Collection Name N/A
Materials Germantown wool warp and weft; Aniline dyes
Description Transitional period rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Central design of concentric serrated diamonds in black and white is flanked on either side by wide, white vertical zigzag line, all enclosed within black terraced zigzag box and all on red background; Entire rug is framed along all four edges with black border with terraced inside edge; Smaller spaces in design field contain pictorial elements of bows and arrows in dark blue, black, and white, and geometric elements including short columns of concentric diamonds, or rectangles that are half white and half black; Supplementary red and black yarns are sewn into corners as tassels; Both selvage and end cords are black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 148.0, Length = 194.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0012-0001A,B   CAS 1994-0012-0001A,B; Skirt with wrapping
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt with wrapping
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malekula; Village: Malsupo
Maker's Name Meri (Sister of John Teslo)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1993
Collection Name N/A
Materials "White man's banana bark" fiber; “White man's banana” (?) leaf
Description A: Wrap-around skirt consisting of numerous hand-plied string fibers of graduated length (short at both ends, longer fibers in center) suspended from braided waist cord; Color is natural tan; B: Leaf wrapping used to store skirt (A) when it is not being worn.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=85.0, Thickness = A=0.2, Max Diam = B=6.4, Length = A=53.0; B=57.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0014-0001   CAS 1994-0014-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth with an all-over stamped geometric pattern in brown; Design field on front is over-painted and subdivided into 56 smaller rectangular units, each containing either a four-petal floral motif or a large "V" shape, generally arranged in alternating rows and all painted in solid black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 250.0, Length = 195.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1995-0003-0001   CAS 1995-0003-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tutuila; Village: Laulii
Maker's Name Salavau Mamea
Date of Manufacture late 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Sap from o'a tree
Description Tapa cloth with a design field stamped all over with a light brown pattern, then divided into 24 painted rectangular panels outlined in black; Panels are arranged in 4 rows and 6 columns; Three different geometric patterns are painted in black and brown in the first three columns, then repeated in the other three.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 162.0, Length = 120.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0005-0001   CAS 1996-0005-0001; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Tafea
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tanna; Nakamal (Village) of Lenapoas
Maker's Name Iarpitang Bosen
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark
Description Man's belt made from strips of beaten bark, similar to tapa cloth; Inner face is painted plain black; Outer face is painted with two rows of opposing black diamonds; Worn only by man in a village who is called Iremera, "Master of the Heavens" or "Turtle Cooker."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 148.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0005-0002   CAS 1996-0005-0002; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tanna; Nakamal (Village) of Lenamir
Maker's Name Noupat
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber (nihu); Native cordage
Description Woman's wrap-around skirt composed of long plant fiber strands looped over 2-ply waist band cord and secured with single row of twined cordage; Skirt is dyed yellow, then over-painted with double concentric diamond motif in red, purple, and green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 77.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = ca. 100.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0005-0003   CAS 1996-0005-0003; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tanna; Nakamal (Village) of Lenamir
Maker's Name Noupat
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Breadfruit plant fiber (nihu); Native cordage; Commercial dyes
Description Woman's wrap-around skirt composed of long plant fiber strands looped over 2-ply waist band cord and secured with single row of twined cordage; Design on skirt is divided into 2 horizontal panels, each painted with double bands of triangular units (red, yellow, green, and purple) with parallel stripes above (red, purple, and green).
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 91.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = ca. 95.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0005-0004   CAS 1996-0005-0004; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tanna; Nakamal (Village) of Lenapoas
Maker's Name Nam Kuna
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber (nihu); Native cordage
Description Woman's wrap-around skirt composed of long plant fiber strands looped over 2-ply waist band cord and secured with single row of twined cordage; Skirts of this type are usually dyed and/or painted with geometric designs, but this one is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 77.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = ca. 90.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0005-0005   CAS 1996-0005-0005; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tanna; Nakamal (Village) of Lenapoas
Maker's Name Nam Kuna
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber (brau bark from nivo tree); Native cordage
Description Woman's wrap-around skirt composed of long plant fiber strands with shredded leaves still attached and looped through 2-ply waist band cord and secured with a single row of twined cordage; Skirt is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 76.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 88.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0006-0001   CAS 1996-0006-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth made from overlapping sheets of pounded mulberry bark, with an overall geometric pattern stamped on reverse face in light brown pigment; Design is faintly visible on front face, on which some of the design elements are over-painted in dark brown/black pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 165.0, Length = ca. 116.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0007-0001   CAS 1996-0007-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Natural and aniline dyed handspun wool
Description Storm pattern rug, woven longer than wide in simple tapestry weave; Pattern includes central rectangle in white and black with white zigzags extending to a red and black rectangle in each corner; Remaining spaces filled with red, black, and white chevrons and serrated geometric elements, all on gray background; Reciprocating black and white border along sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 114.0, Length = 150.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0008-0001   CAS 1996-0008-0001; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Banana fiber; Hibiscus fiber; Aniline dyes
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed and purple bands, the latter edged in red; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 54.0 , Length = 149.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1997-0002-0001   CAS 1997-0002-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1992
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Vegetal dyes
Description Extremely large rectangular tapa cloth made from numerous overlapping sheets of tapa; Wide border of rectangular blocks frames 3 edges of cloth, each block painted with large X-motif and alternate blocks along long sides marked with measurements "2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 20, 22, and 24"; Central field of cloth is divided into 68 rectangular blocks, alternately decorated with butterfly motif or column of 3 diamond shapes; Vine motif extends down center of cloth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 113.2, Length = 400.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1997-0005-0001   CAS 1997-0005-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Tutuila Island; Village: Pago Pago
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Native dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth with irregular edges; Design field is divided into 56 rectangular blocks, arranged in 7 columns and 8 rows; Blocks within each row are stamped with one of two alternating designs, consisting either of rectangular motifs or a star pattern; Select portions of each design are then over-painted to highlight certain design elements, all in various shades of brown pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 154.0, Length = 178.0
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0011-0001   CAS 1998-0011-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1895-1905
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft
Description Non-regional rug with large central motif of concentric serrated diamonds in colors of tan, red, black-brown, and gray, with each successive diamond outlined in a contrasting color, all on white background; Natural black-brown border around all four sides is straight-edged along ends and serrated along sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 85.0, Length = 147.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0016   CAS 1998-0013-0016; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 35.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = ca. 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0017   CAS 1998-0013-0017; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 35.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = ca. 29.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0018   CAS 1998-0013-0018; Dance skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Dance skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 63.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = ca. 49.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0019   CAS 1998-0013-0019; Dance skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Dance skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 67.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = ca. 51.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0020   CAS 1998-0013-0020; Dance skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Dance skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 70.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = ca. 53.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0022   CAS 1998-0013-0022; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Native cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 49.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 40.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0023   CAS 1998-0013-0023; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Native cordage; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 34.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0024   CAS 1998-0013-0024; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Native cordage; Synthetic fiber; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 51.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 28.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0025   CAS 1998-0013-0025; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Synthetic (plastic?) fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 47.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 41.0
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0013-0026   CAS 1998-0013-0026; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial fiber; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 29.5, Thickness = 0.9, Length = ca. 34.5
Catalog Number CAS 1999-0013-0004   CAS 1999-0013-0004; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline (?) dyed wool weft
Description Non-regional style rug woven in plain tapestry weave of hand spun wool warps and hand spun natural and carded wool wefts; Design consists of vertical diamond network in white, outlined in dark brown, enclosing central column of concentric diamond shapes in white and carded gray-brown and flanked along sides by half-diamonds in similar colors; Reciprocating border in white and dark brown frames both long sides, and plain band in white and dark brown frames each end; Rug is woven without side selvage cords.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 78.3, Length = 152.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1999-0013-0005   CAS 1999-0013-0005; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and carded wool weft
Description Non-regional style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave of hand spun wool warp and hand spun natural and carded wool wefts; All over design consists of central vertical column of stacked gray triangles, flanked on either side by columns of natural brown-black or white parallelograms on plain carded gray background; Dark brown-black border along sides has zigzag inside edge, bordered in white; Straight-edged dark brown-black border along each end is also bordered inside by narrow white band; Rug is woven without side selvage cords.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 87.5, Length = 125.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1999-0013-0006   CAS 1999-0013-0006; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft
Description Non-regional style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave of hand spun wool warps and hand spun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool wefts; Horizontal banded design consists of central band of wide chevrons in red, brown, and white, flanked at either end by pair of bands of stacked parallelograms in same colors; Design bands alternate with plain red or brown bands with beaded edges on white backgrounds; Rug is woven without side selvage cords.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 84.5, Length = 122.7
Catalog Number CAS 1999-0013-0007   CAS 1999-0013-0007; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Non-regional style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave of hand spun wool warps and hand spun natural (white), carded (gray), and aniline-dyed (black) wefts; Design consists of central stack of white diamonds and triangles, flanked on sides by pair of gray bifurcated triangles outlined in black; At each end of rug is very large gray geometric device resembling stylized waterbug, also outlined in black and on white background; Gray border along sides has inside serrated edge outlined in black; Narrow straight-edged gray band along each end is also edged in black along inside edge; End cords and side selvage cords are tied together at corners to form tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 83.3, Length = 137.5
Catalog Number CAS 1999-0013-0008   CAS 1999-0013-0008; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Non-regional style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave of hand spun wool warp and hand spun natural (white), carded (gray) and aniline-dyed (dark brown and black-brown) wool wefts; Design consists of pair of concentric, serrated diamonds in white, dark brown, gray, and black-brown, flanked along sides by partial diamonds comprising stacks of small parallelograms in same colors, all on white background; narrow black band forms border along each end of rug; Rug is woven without side selvage cords.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 93.5, Length = 152.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1999-0013-0009   CAS 1999-0013-0009; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Non-regional style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave of hand spun wool warp and hand spun natural (white and dark brown), carded (tan and gray), and aniline-dyed (red) wefts; Designs consists of large central concentric terraced diamond in white, tan, red, and dark brown and smaller concentric terraced diamond in same colors near each corner, all on white background; Terraced zigzag of half-diamonds in red and dark brown flanks design motifs along sides; Double terraced reciprocating border in gray and dark brown frames all four edges of rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 119.5, Length = 193.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1999-0013-0010   CAS 1999-0013-0010; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft
Description Storm pattern rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave of hand spun wool warp and hand spun natural (white), carded (gray-tan), and aniline-dyed (red, dark brown, and natural black-brown over-dyed with black) wefts; Design consists of large central white rectangle with zigzag lines extending out to smaller concentric rectangles (red, brown, and white) in each corner; Similar motif in red and black fills central white rectangle; Various geometric motifs including elaborate waterbugs in white, black, red, and dark brown fill remaining spaces, all on carded gray background; Double wavy-line border in red and black frames all four sides of rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 111.0, Length = 170.5
Catalog Number CAS 1999-0013-0011   CAS 1999-0013-0011; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft
Description Storm pattern rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave of hand spun wool warps and hand spun natural (white), carded (gray), and aniline-dyed (red and dark brown) wefts; Design consists of central white rectangle with white zigzag lines extending to smaller open rectangles containing terraced "X" in each corner; Various geometric motifs, including large stylized waterbugs in white, dark brown, and red, all on gray background fill remaining spaces; Dark brown border with inner zigzag edge frames all four sides of rug; narrow white inner border shares reciprocating terraced edge with gray background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 105.3, Length = 177.5
Catalog Number CAS 1999-0013-0012   CAS 1999-0013-0012; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft
Description Storm pattern rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave of hand spun wool warp and hand spun natural,(white), carded (gray-tan), and aniline-dyed (red and black over-dyed on natural black-brown) wefts; Design consists of central black and white diamond within black rectangle, superimposed on white rectangle; White zigzag lines extend out to small concentric rectangles (red, black, and white) near each corner; Various geometric motifs fill remaining spaces including stylized red eagle with outstretched wings and stylized red and black waterbug, all on gray background; Wide black border on all four sides has superimposed white waterbug motifs; Rug is woven without side selvage cords.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 106.8, Length = 158.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1999-0013-0013   CAS 1999-0013-0013; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft
Description Storm pattern rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave of hand spun wool warp and hand spun natural (white), carded (gray), and aniline-dyed (red and black over-dyed on natural black-brown) wefts; Design includes central red "X" within black rectangle superimposed on white rectangle; White zigzag lines extend out to concentric rectangles (red, black, and white) near each corner; Various geometric motifs in red, white, and black, including several waterbugs fill remaining spaces, all on gray background; Double reciprocating border with black crosses on white background and white crosses on black background frames rug on all four sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 131.7, Length = 190.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1999-0013-0014   CAS 1999-0013-0014; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool weft
Description Storm pattern rug woven in plain tapestry weave of hand spun wool warp and hand spun natural (white), carded (gray), and aniline-dyed (red, dark brown, and and black over-dyed on natural black-brown) wefts; Design consists of central red and black "X" within black rectangle, superimposed on white rectangle; White zigzag lines extend out to concentric rectangles (red, black, and white) near each corner; Various geometric motifs including red, black, and white waterbugs and brown and white whirling logs fill remaining spaces, all on gray background; Triple border on all four sides of rug include brown and white zigzag borders, and outer black border; rug is woven without side selvages.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 180.2, Length = 274.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0001-0001   CAS 2000-0001-0001; Jacket
Category Textiles
Object Name Jacket
Culture Sherpa
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Nepal
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Kathmandu Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1963
Collection Name N/A
Materials Yak (?) wool
Description Man's hand woven outer jacket, constructed of 4 separately loomed pieces (2 sleeves and left and right halves of jacket) that are sewn together; Body of jacket has center seam down back and is open fronted with short sleeves; Overall color is white with narrow brown bands along sides and down center on front and back and at cuffs and shoulders on both sleeves; Pair of wider bands outlines bottom edge of jacket on front only; Warp yarns extend beyond weaving along bottom edge on back of jacket to form short fringe; Bottom edge on front of jacket is wrap-stitched with dark brown yarn.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 114.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 75.0
Catalog Number CAS 2000-0002-0002   CAS 2000-0002-0002; Pants
Category Textiles
Object Name Pants
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Shantung Province
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1923
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description Pair of Chinese man's machine-sewn blue cotton cloth pants with wide straight legs and extremely wide waistband.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 52.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 102.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0002-0003   CAS 2000-0002-0003; Shirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Shirt
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Shantung Province
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1923
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Wood
Description Chinese man's machine-sewn long-sleeved cotton shirt with 5 black wood buttons down front (top button is missing) and two front pockets.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 143.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 70.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0019   CAS 2000-0008-0019; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Pentecost
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips
Description Large rectangular mat woven in two pieces and then woven together down center; Each half of mat is woven in plaiting technique (3/1) with an all-over network pattern of large open diamonds; At either end the warp and weft fibers are folded over and woven back into mat, while along the sides they extend out as long fringe; Line of small holes is also woven into mat along each end by changing direction of several fibers; Mats of this type are worn as traditional clothing or used as a form of money or exchange.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 85.0, Length = ca. 326.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0020   CAS 2000-0008-0020; Sleeping mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Sleeping mat
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips; Commercial dye
Description Rectangular sleeping mat woven entirely of pandanus strips in plaiting technique; Warps and wefts are folded over along all four sides and woven back into mat; Two rows of small holes are also woven into mat along either end by changing direction of several warp and weft fibers; Textural designs are created by varying the order in which warps and wefts are interwoven (1/1; 5/5; and 2/2); Additional all-over diamond network pattern is woven in dyed (pink and green) pandanus strips.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 108.5, Length = 230.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0021   CAS 2000-0008-0021; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Pentecost
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips; Dye
Description Rectangular wrap-around skirt woven of very fine pandanus strips in close-spaced and open plaiting technique; Skirt is woven in two panels that are then woven together down center; Warp and weft fibers are folded over and woven back into mat along middle third of the sides, while on remainder of sides and along both ends, they extend as long fringe; plaiting technique is primarily 1/1, with series of large open weave "X" designs woven into both ends of skirt; All-over pattern of natural colored concentric diamonds on maroon red background is created with resist dye process to accentuate the open weave "X" designs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.5, Length = 149.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0022   CAS 2000-0008-0022; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Pentecost
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips; Dye
Description Rectangular wrap-around skirt woven of very fine pandanus strips in plaiting technique; Skirt is woven in two panels that are then woven together down center; Warp and weft fibers are folded over and woven back into mat along all four sides, except for final 8 to 10 cm along sides where they continue as very long fringe; Plaiting technique is primarily 1/1, with zigzag line of small holes woven into both ends of skirt; All-over pattern of natural colored concentric diamonds on maroon red background is created with resist dye process.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 69.5, Length = 136.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2001-0002-0001   CAS 2001-0002-0001; Textile panel
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile panel
Culture Hmong
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton cloth; Cotton thread
Description Rectangular patchwork panel sewn from strips of commercial cotton cloth; Center area of panel is divided into 20 smaller rectangles, each decorated with very fine cross-stitch embroidery; Multiple concentric borders are made from strips of plain colored cloth of varying widths and color, the largest and out most border being red; One border is also decorated in cross-stitch embroidery.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 39.7, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 41.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2001-0002-0002   CAS 2001-0002-0002; Textile panel
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile panel
Culture Hmong
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton cloth; Cotton thread
Description Large rectangular textile panel with the central area comprising an all-over appliqué motif of black spirals on white background with small red and green filler motifs; Multiple concentric patchwork borders comprising bands of contiguous triangles in contrasting colors (Green and yellow; Blue and yellow; Red, white, and blue) or just plain red, frame all four sides of textile.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 120.6, Length = 87.0
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0002-0003   CAS 2001-0002-0003; Dress
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress
Culture Hmong
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton cloth; Cotton thread; Silver metal buttons
Description Woman's long dress sewn from pieces of black cotton cloth, with 3/4 length sleeves and front zipper extending from neck to waist; Yellow cloth border with embroidered decorations frame the edges of both sleeves, the entire hemline, and both sides of the front opening from neck to hemline; Same areas are also bordered by row of handmade semi-spherical silver metal buttons, and finally narrow strip of red cloth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 38.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 137.0
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0004-0001   CAS 2001-0004-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Melanesian: possibly Nakanai
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s to 1965
Collection Name N/A
Materials Breadfruit fiber; Native dyes
Description Irregularly shaped piece of tapa cloth painted with large stylized human face in colors of black, white, reddish brown, and blue gray on white background; Image covers entire surface of cloth; This item was probably designed as tourist art piece rather than as functional piece of tapa cloth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 85.0, Length = 141.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2001-0004-0012   CAS 2001-0004-0012; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Lesser Sunda Islands
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Sumba
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark cloth; Native cordage
Description Man's or woman's wrap-around skirt made from a single rectangular piece of bark cloth that is decorated with embroidered figures, including a central tree of life flanked on either side by a centipede and a human figure with outstretched arms and legs; All figures are done in an interlocking chain stitch using natural colored native cordage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 56.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 33.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2001-0005-0001   CAS 2001-0005-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Community: Crystal area
Maker's Name Minnie Tso
Date of Manufacture ca. 1966
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun natural wool warp; Handspun natural and vegetal dyed wool weft
Description Crystal-style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave in a banded, borderless pattern that consists of 7 design bands (paired parallelograms) alternating with multiple bands woven in a wavy pattern; Colors are mustard yellow, brown, gold, and gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 128.0, Length = 172.5
Catalog Number CAS 2002-0004-0001   CAS 2002-0004-0001; Apron (?)
Category Textiles
Object Name Apron (?)
Culture Hmong
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Mai
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton cloth; Embroidery thread; Shell beads; Indigo and other dyes
Description Textile panel or possible apron, consisting of 2 pieces of hand-loomed, indigo-dyed cotton cloth seamed together down the center; lower 2/3 of panel is decorated in alternating horizontal bands of patchwork and embroidery, with single row of white beads along sides and bottom edge.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 67.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2003-0010-0001   CAS 2003-0010-0001; Rain cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Rain cape
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm tree fiber
Description Adult waist-length rain cape woven in one piece with multiple layers of overlapping palm fibers that are stitched together (inner and outer layers are stitched separately) with parallel and evenly spaced horizontal rows of cordage made from the same palm fiber; Construction of the cape begins at the neck where the thickest part of the palm fibers are overlapped to form a very thick and stiff collar; From there the fibers radiate out and downward; Main portion of cape comprises the entire back, which blends into the shoulders and forms very wide, open sleeves on front; Two large flaps hang down the front, with the top of each flap separated from the sleeve to provide for ventilation, and the lower portion of each flap seamed to the lower portion of the back panel; Left front panel has a length of cordage tied into a knot or button, corresponding to a fiber loop on the right front panel; Horizontal stitching is more closely spaced around the uppermost 9 cm (around collar) for added structural strength and for decorative purposes; Heavy plied fiber loop is attached at top just behind collar to hang cape for drying or when not in use.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 110.0, Thickness = 5.0, Length = ca. 104.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0002-0009   CAS 2006-0002-0009; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Okinawa Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data Taketomi Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Indigo
Description Narrow indigo-dyed belt woven in a warp-faced technique with an ikat pattern of alternating four and five white rectangles on an indigo blue background; Traditionally these belts were woven by young girls for their fiancés when they became engaged; In the Okinawan dialect, the words “four and five” can be pronounced as “itunuyu” which also translates as “forever” or “eternally”, and thus the pattern reflects the young girl’s sentiments.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.2, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 128.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0002-0010   CAS 2006-0002-0010; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Okinawa Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tohoku
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Indigo
Description Narrow belt woven in a braided technique of indigo-dyed cotton and then decorated in a decorative sewing technique known as “sashiko” which produces an all-over pattern in a light color against a dark background, in this case a continuous row of open diamonds done in white against an indigo blue background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 213.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0002-0012A,B   CAS 2006-0002-0012A,B; Socks
Category Textiles
Object Name Socks
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial cotton cloth; Commercial metal fasteners
Description Pair of white cotton shoe socks worn with sandals by all ages and by both men and women; Soles are made from heavy commercially woven fabric, with one cutout for the big toe and one for the remaining toes; Uppers are of commercially woven white cotton fabric that is sewn up the front center of the foot and secured at the heel by an overlapping flap with four metal tab fasteners.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.8, Width = 10.3, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0002-0013   CAS 2006-0002-0013; Head scarf
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Head scarf
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercially woven cotton cloth; Indigo dye
Description Head scarf worn by young boys as part of a school uniform, made from a piece of loosely woven white cotton cloth that is imprinted with an all-over pattern of aligned indigo-blue dots; Ends of scarf have been folded over and hand-stitched.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 75.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0002-0014   CAS 2006-0002-0014; Tea towel
Category Textiles
Object Name Tea towel
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercially woven cotton cloth; Indigo
Description Tea towel made from piece of commercially woven white cotton cloth and imprinted with two blue motifs: 1) village scene of houses and several towers beyond a picket fence and 2) spoon, bowl or jar with spout, cake-server (?) and several other unidentifiable items; Ends of towel are folded over and machine hemmed.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 72.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0003-0009   CAS 2006-0003-0009; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian or Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands or Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1905
Collection Name N/A
Materials Split pandanus fibers; Dyes
Description Rectangular floor mat woven as two separate mats that were then joined together back to back and stitched together along the edges with thread to form a double-layered mat, and a supplementary selvage added to cover the selvages of the individual mats and join them together; Both mats are woven in a diagonal plaiting technique, using natural and dyed pandanus strips as both warp and weft; Top mat shows a large undecorated center, framed by a narrow border that includes floral arrangements in each corner and two smaller pairs of floral bouquets along each side, with all motifs joined by a single row of contiguous diamonds; Designs are woven in dyed-red pandanus with dyed yellow-gold accents on flowers, all on a plain undyed background; All four edges of mat are framed by a second border of contiguous cross-hatched triangles, also in red; Lower mat shows a bold plaid pattern in natural and dyed red and black, and yellow fibers; The top mat on this example and on CAS 2006-0003-0010 are virtually identical except for the smaller motifs along the sides of the inner border, suggesting that both mats were probably woven by the same person.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 127.0, Length = 207.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0003-0010   CAS 2006-0003-0010; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian or Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands or Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1905
Collection Name N/A
Materials Split pandanus fibers; Dyes
Description Rectangular floor mat woven as two separate mats that were then joined together back to back and stitched together along the edges with thread to form a double-layered mat, and a supplementary selvage added to cover the selvages of the individual mats and join them together; Both mats are woven in a diagonal plaiting technique, using natural and dyed pandanus strips as both warp and weft; Top mat shows a large undecorated center, framed by a narrow border that includes floral arrangements in each corner and two smaller pairs of stars and floral bouquets along each side, with all motifs joined by a stylized vine motif; Designs are woven in dyed-red pandanus with dyed yellow-gold accents on flowers, all on a plain undyed background; All four edges of mat are framed by a second border of contiguous cross-hatched triangles, also in red; Lower mat shows a bold plaid pattern in natural and dyed red and black, and yellow fibers; The top mat on this example and on CAS 2006-0003-0009 are virtually identical except for the smaller motifs along the sides of the inner border, suggesting that both mats were probably woven by the same person.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 122.5, Length = 210.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0003-0011   CAS 2006-0003-0011; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian or Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands or Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1905
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fibers
Description Rectangular mat woven entirely in simple diagonal plaiting, using equal-sized dyed red warp and weft fibers; Both warp and wefts are folded over at each end and then woven in the opposite direction, forming a self selvage; Along the sides, only one set of fibers is folded over to form the selvage, while the other side is left extending to form a short fringe that was probably trimmed to a uniform length.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 144.5, Length = 200.3
Catalog Number CAS 2006-0003-0012   CAS 2006-0003-0012; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Vegetal dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets that are then overlapped and pasted together to form larger sheets; This particular cloth appears to be made almost entirely from a single sheet of bark, with an additional pieced strip added along one long side; Overall design consists of a series of concentric rectangles that fill the entire design field; Each rectangle is outlined in heavy black lines and filled in with stamped repeating geometric motifs (diamonds, X’s, and straight lines) in either black or brown, alternating positive and negative motifs; White gummed paper label on reverse is stamped “MADE IN FIJI ISLANDS”; All four edges of cloth have been cut.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 61.9, Length = 94.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0003-0013   CAS 2006-0003-0013; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. Island: Namuka-i-Lau
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Luseane (?)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Vegetal dyes
Description Nearly square tapa cloth, made from strips of mulberry bark which have been beaten into thin sheets that are then overlapped and pasted together to form larger sheet; Central rectangular area is divided into four quadrants, and each quadrant is subdivided into two triangles, each containing a negative circular design on either a brown or black background; Series of multiple borders frame the central design, each border painted and/or stamped with a repetitive geometric design; All but one of the borders is black and white, the exception being brown; “Luseane 2x_?_” is written in ink on reverse; “MADE IN FIJI NAMUKA” is stamped and obverse; All four edges have been cut with a scissors.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 61.7, Length = 64.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0003-0014   CAS 2006-0003-0014; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. Island: Namuka-i-Lau
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Ofa Seru (?)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Vegetal dyes
Description Nearly square tapa cloth, made from strips of mulberry bark which have been beaten into thin sheets that are then overlapped and pasted together to form larger sheet; Central rectangular area is divided into two triangles (one painted black and the other brown), each containing a negative circular design; Series of multiple borders frame the central design, each border painted and/or stamped with a repetitive geometric design; All but one of the borders is black and white, the exception being brown; “OFA SERU 2x2” is written in ink on reverse; “MADE IN FIJI NAMUKA” is stamped and obverse; All four edges have been cut with a scissors.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 63.0, Length = 67.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0007-0001   CAS 2006-0007-0001; Textile fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile fragment
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cocoons; Paper; Thread
Description Rectangular fragment of “fabric” made from cocoon casings from an unidentified worm (possibly related to silk worm) that have been flattened into small squares and machine sewn to a brown paper backing in a basket weave pattern; Color of cocoons is dark gray; According to original source of this item, this type of “fabric” was traditionally used to make handbags and other accessories.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 35.5, Length = 44.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0014-0001   CAS 2006-0014-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Large rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark which have been beaten into long thin sheets which, in turn, have been overlapped to form an even larger sheet; Design field is divided into a series of rectangular blocks arranged in 11 columns and 6 rows; All blocks in a single column are hand painted with the same design or motif; The center column contains a diamond motif repeated over and over, bordered by the words, “KOE HALA PAINI [referring to the Norfolk pines lining the avenue leading to the royal palace at Nukualofa] and OTUPOUTOA; Columns to the left and right of the central column contain the following motifs: lion, Tongan royal seal, dove, and Norfolk pines; Outermost column along each side is undecorated except for the units of measurement [24 to 29; also 10 to 15] from the original cloth from which this large piece has been cut.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 264.0, Length = ca. 355.4
Catalog Number CAS 2006-0014-0002   CAS 2006-0014-0002; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fibers; Commercial wool cloth; Chicken feathers; Aniline dyes
Description Roughly rectangular mat woven in simple diagonal plaiting technique, using narrow pandanus fiber strips as both the warp and weft, which are folded back on themselves along both sides forming a self-selvage; Warp and weft fibers extend beyond the top edge to form short fringe measuring approx. 10 to 12 cm, and also along bottom edge forming long fringe measuring from 50 to 55 cm; Entire mat is undecorated, except for narrow strip of commercially woven red cloth overlaid with dyed pink chicken feathers that is machine sewn along bottom edge (just above fringe); Wider strip of pandanus leaves trimmed with scalloped edges is also machine sewn along bottom edge; “TAUASOSI. T. L.” is printed in black ink in lower corner on reverse and “FAAMATUR Leata” in the opposite corner.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 264.3, Length = ca. 345.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0001   CAS 2007-0001-0001; 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 1989
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Egyptian cotton; Weft: commercially cleaned and spun wool yarn, hand-dyed with vegetal dyes; Twining and selvage cords: English wool rug yarn
Description Burntwater Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave; Central design consists of multiple, concentric terraced diamonds in colors of very pale green, rose, dark brown, beige, and gold on a gold background and framed by a multiple borders in pale green, deep gold, white, and dark brown; Gold-colored spirit line is located in upper right corner; Twining and selvage cords are done with a contrasting gold yarn; Rug is woven extremely finely, using weft yarns that were dyed with vegetal dyes by Navajo weavers; A total of 9 colors appear in this rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 74.0, Length = 105.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0002   CAS 2007-0001-0002; 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 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Egyptian cotton; Weft: commercially processed Navajo wool: Twining and selvage cords: English wool rug yarn
Description Two Grey Hills Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave; Central design consists of a single series of concentric terraced diamonds in colors of white, dark gray, medium and light brown, and black, all on light gray background, and framed by a border of small paired terraced black triangles and a straight-edged double border in white and black; Light gray spirit line is located in upper right corner; Twining and selvage cords are done with light gray wool yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 75.2, Length = 99.7
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0003   CAS 2007-0001-0003; 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 1996
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercially spun wool, as used by Navajo weavers: Weft: Plied commercial wool, as used by Navajo weavers and specially dyed for them; Twining and selvage cords: Plied commercial wool yarns, as used by Navajo weavers; Aniline dyes
Description Eye-dazzler Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave with an all-over network design of concentric serrated diamonds, each of which is formed from smaller triangles in contrasting colors, with the larger diamonds arranged in horizontal bands; Colors include black, white, maroon, dark green, pale yellow, gray-green, rust brown, beige, red, and gold; Sides of rug are bordered by row of alternating black and white triangles, and ends are bordered by row of rectangular blocks, each divided diagonally in colors of black, white, or rust brown; Twining and end cords are woven with contrasting blue wool yarns; This rug is a reproduction (with some design and color modifications) of an historic rug published as Plate 88 in Navaho Weaving: Its Technic and Its History (sic), by Charles Amsden (1934, Santa Ana, CA: The Fine Arts Press).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 86.3, Length = 131.8
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

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0005   CAS 2007-0001-0005; 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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercial wool yarn as used by Navajo weavers; Weft: Brown’s commercially cleaned and spun wool as used by Navajo weavers (blue dyed with blue clay and light brown with tree bark by Navajo weaver, Mae Jim); Twining and selvage cords: English commercial wool yarns
Description Burntwater Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Central design consists of a pair of conjoined concentric, terraced diamonds in colors of rust brown, white, light gray, dark and medium brown, and blue, all on rust brown background; Remainder of design field is filled with terraced and straight-edged triangles in same colors; Rust brown spirit line is located in upper right corner; Rug is framed by wide border of chain of positive and negative black diamonds on pinkish-brown background; Twining and selvage cords are woven with contrasting gray-green wool yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 88.0, Length = 116.7
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0006   CAS 2007-0001-0006; 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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: English commercial belting wool yarn; Weft: English commercial plied wool yarn; Twining and selvage cords: English commercial wool yarns; Aniline dyes
Description Chinle Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Borderless design consists of horizontal bands, including three design bands and four plain bands; Design bands contain rows of stylized “squash blossoms” either in solid colors of dark and medium gold or half and half in those colors, all on pale green background; Central design band actually comprises three bands; Alternating plain bands are made up of narrower bands either woven in plainweave or in wavy Crystal-style weave, in colors of orange, gold, and several shades of brown; Twining and selvage cords are woven with contrasting dark brown yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 90.0, Length = 134.3
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0007   CAS 2007-0001-0007; 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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1992
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercial cleaned and spun wool yarn as used by Navajo weavers; Weft: commercially cleaned, spun, and dyed wool yarn as used by Navajo weavers
Description Raised Outline Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave, except for raised outline sections, where each weft goes over or under two warps instead of one; Central design consists of single series of concentric stepped diamonds in colors of black, gray, red, maroon, white, gold, pale green, and blue, all on a red and gray striped background; Sides of rug are framed by black and gray border with terraced zigzag edge along interior; Ends of rug are bordered by straight-edged borders in white / gray and gray / black; Red spirit line is located in upper left corner.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 75.0, Length = 116.0
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0008   CAS 2007-0001-0008; 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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1989
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercially cleaned and spun wool yarn, as used by Navajo weavers; Weft: Brown’s commercially cleaned, spun, and dyed wool yarn, as used by Navajo weavers; Twining and selvage cords: English commercial wool rug yarns
Description Burntwater Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Central design is a single series of concentric terraced diamonds in colors of white, gold, rust brown, medium and dark gray, pale yellow, and pale green, all on a rust brown background; Design field is enclosed within a narrow double terraced zigzag line in dark gray and white; Entire rug is framed on all four sides by plain gold border, with a narrow plainweave band in light and dark gray and another band woven in wavy Crystal-style weave in pale yellow and dark gray along each end; Twining and selvage cords are woven in contrasting pale green yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.5, Length = 116.3
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0009   CAS 2007-0001-0009; 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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1989
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercially cleaned and spun wool yarn, as used by Navajo weavers; Weft: Brown’s commercially cleaned, spun, and dyed wool yarn as used by Navajo weavers; Twining and selvage cords: English commercial wool rug yarns
Description Burntwater Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Central design consists of a single series of concentric terraced diamonds in colors of medium and deep gold, white, dark brown, olive green, rose-tinged brown, and pale gray-green, all on medium gold background; Design field is framed on all four sides by double straightened edged borders in deep gold and white, and then by dark brown border of contiguous terraced triangles and plain deep gold outermost border; Twining and selvage cords are woven in contrasting medium brown wool yarns; This rug design is probably based, in part, on a rug by Maggie Price published in Arizona Highways magazine (July 1974, p. 15, #WE-21).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 72.5, Length = 110.2
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0010   CAS 2007-0001-0010; 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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercially cleaned and spun wool yarn, as used by Navajo weavers; Weft: Brown’s commercially cleaned and spun wool yarn, hand-dyed by Navajo weavers; Vegetal dyes
Description Wide Ruins Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Borderless design consists of four horizontal design bands alternating with five plain bands; The design bands all contain the same design motif of a row of conjoined terraced diamonds, with the band at each end done in gold, white, light and dark gray on a light background, while the two center design bands are done in beige, white, and rose-tinged brown on a pale green background; Each of the plain bands consists of a narrow black and white or gray and white wavy Crystal-weave band on a plainweave gold background; Twining and selvage cords are woven of contrasting light gray wool yarns; This rug design is copied from a rug by Nellie Roan, published in Arizona Highways magazine (July 1974, p. 17, #WE-25).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 74.7, Length = 125.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0011   CAS 2007-0001-0011; 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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1993
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercially cleaned and spun wool yarn, as used by Navajo weavers; Weft: Brown’s commercially cleaned, spun, and dyed wool yarns as used by Navajo weavers; Twining and selvage cords: English commercial wool rug yarn
Description Four-in-one Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Four rugs styles depicted include 1) Two Grey Hills (upper left corner) with central design of composite terraced diamonds in light and medium gray, white, and black on dark gray background; 2) Ganado Red (upper right corner) with central design of two concentric terraced diamonds in white, black, red, and light gray on deep red background; 3) Storm Pattern with central rectangle in black, white and gray with zigzag lines radiating out to smaller rectangles in corners, all on deep red background; and 4) Burntwater, with central design of paired terraced diamonds in pin, pale green, pale yellow, rust brown, and gray on gold background, all framed by white, gray, and medium brown borders; All four rug patterns share a black background; Twining and selvage cords are woven of black wool yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 79.5, Length = 118.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0012   CAS 2007-0001-0012; 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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1999
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercially cleaned and spun wool yarn, as used by Navajo weavers; Weft: Brown’s commercially cleaned, spun, and dyed wool yarn, as used by Navajo weavers; Twining and selvage cords: English commercial wool yarns
Description Ganado Red Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Central design is a single series of concentric terraced diamonds in red, white, black, and gray and containing a complex motif of smaller concentric terraced diamonds, all on deep red background; Remainder of design field is filled with motifs related to the center motif of small concentric terraced diamonds that form partial Valero stars; Rug is framed on all four sides with a gray and black border that is embellished with a continuous band of small black crosses; Red spirit line is located in upper right corner; Twining and selvage cords are woven of contrasting gray-green wool yarns; This rug design is copied and modified from a Ganado style rug woven in 1984 by Mae Jim for “Lost and Found Traditions” exhibit, and illustrated in catalog Lost and Found Traditions: Native American Art 1965-1985 (1986, New York, NY: The American Federation for the Arts, pp. 238-239), and also a Klagetoh-style rug woven by Stella Todacheeny, illustrated in Arizona Highways magazine (July 1974, p. 38, #WE-68), which won numerous awards in 1967 at the Arizona State Fair, the Heard Museum Fair, the Museum of Northern Arizona Navajo Show, the Gallup Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial, and the Navajo Tribal Fair.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 82.5, Length = 109.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0013   CAS 2007-0001-0013; 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 1991
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercially cleaned and spun wool yarn, as used by Navajo weavers; Weft: Brown’s commercially cleaned, spun, and dyed wool yarn as used by Navajo weavers; Twining and selvage cords: English commercial wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Ganado Red Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Central design consists of a single series of very simple concentric terraced diamonds in red, white, black, and two shades of gray, all on deep red background; Design is framed by continuous band of red hourglass-shaped motifs that are oriented diagonally on light gray background, and entire rug is framed by straight-edged black border; Red spirit line is located in upper right corner; Twining and selvage cords are woven in contrasting gray yarns; Border design of this rug was taken from rug woven in 1984 by Mae Jim for “Lost and Found Traditions” exhibit, and illustrated in catalog Lost and Found Traditions: Native American Art 1965-1985 (1986, New York, NY: The American Federation for the Arts, pp. 238-239).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 79.0, Length = 116.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0014   CAS 2007-0001-0014; 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 1996
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercially cleaned and spun wool yarn, as used by Navajo weavers; Weft and twining and selvage cords: commercially cleaned, spun, and dyed wool yarn as used by Navajo weavers
Description Eye-dazzler Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; All-over design is an interconnected network of concentric serrated diamonds in colors of white, black, gold, maroon, deep green and red, with red being predominant; Twining and selvage cords are woven of contrasting deep red wool yarns; This rug design is copied and simplified from an historic blanket in the collection of the Museum of Northern Arizona (catalog # E2950).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 95.0, Length = 132.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0015   CAS 2007-0001-0015; 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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercially cleaned and spun wool yarn, as used by Navajo weavers; Weft: Brown’s commercially cleaned, spun, and dyed wool yarn as used by Navajo weavers (light brown hand-dyed by Navajo weaver, Mae Jim); Twining and selvage cords: English commercial wool rug yarns
Description Two Grey Hills / Wide Ruins Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Large central design consists of a single series of concentric terraced diamonds in colors of white, light brown, two shades of gold, and three shades of gray, all on light gray background; Design field is framed in reciprocating border of dark brown and white hooked elements; Entire rug is bordered by dark gray border, with brown band along each end; Twining and selvage cords are woven of contrasting off-white wool yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 92.0, Length = 136.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0016   CAS 2007-0001-0016; 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 1982
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: English commercial belting wool yarn; Weft and twining and selvage cords: English commercial 2-ply wool yarn (light brown hand-dyed with coffee); Aniline and vegetal dyes
Description Piñon Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Central design consists of paired and joined concentric terraced diamonds in colors of white, gray, yellow-green, and light brown, all on a medium gray background; Rug is framed on all four sides by a wide yellow-green border that is embellished with a continuous row of black and white “H’ shapes that are lying on their sides; Twining and selvage cords are woven of matching yellow-green wool rug yarns; This rug design is copied (at reduced scale) from a rug four times this size that was woven in area of Piñon, AZ and which belonged to a friend of Margaret and Tony Shuffrey.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 101.7, Length = 151.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0017   CAS 2007-0001-0017; 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 1982
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: English commercial wool belting yarn; Weft and twining and selvage cords: English commercial 2-ply wool rug yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Teec Nos Pos Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Center design field contains pair of serrated diamonds, each enclosing a straight edged diamond in red and light brown and several other gold-colored elements, all on beige background and framed with narrow terraced double border in red and blue-green; Rug has extremely wide dark brown border on all four sides, embellished with bold “H’ motifs in deep gold outlined in white; Spirit lines are located in upper right corner of design field and in upper right corner of border; Twining and selvage cords are woven of matching dark brown wool yarn; This rug design is copied from a rug published in Plate 8 of Posts and Rugs by H. L. James (1976, Globe, AZ: Southwest Parks and Monuments Assoc., p. 45), and in Plate 8 of a later revised version, renamed Rugs and Posts by H. L. James (1988, West Chester, PA: Schiffer Publishing Co., p. 42); The center design was changed from the original rug to another Teec Nos Pos design, also published in Posts and Rugs (p. 46).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 107.0, Length = 150.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0018   CAS 2007-0001-0018; 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 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercially cleaned and spun wool yarn, as used by Navajo weavers; Weft: Brown’s commercially cleaned, spun, and dyed wool yarn, as used by Navajo weavers; Twining and selvage cords: English commercial wool rug yarn
Description Ganado Red Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Bold central design consists of a single large red terraced diamond, enclosed by other open terraced diamonds in white, black, gray, red, and white, all on a deep red background; Double border in gray and black frames rug on all four sides; Red spirit line is located in upper right corner; Twining and selvage cords are woven in contrasting beige wool yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 65.0, Length = 87.7
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0019   CAS 2007-0001-0019; 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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: English commercial belting wool rug yarn; Weft: English commercial 2-ply wool rug yarn; Twining and selvage cords: English commercial plied wool rug yarn
Description Crystal Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Borderless design consists of three horizontal bands of chevrons in white and three shades of brown (dark, medium, and rust) on a light brown background, alternating with four wider plain bands, each of which actually consists of 8 or 9 narrow 2-color bands that are woven in the wavy “Crystal-style” weave; Dark brown plainweave band completes the design at each end; Twining and selvage cords are woven of contrasting dark brown wool yarns; This rug design is probably based upon a Wide Ruins style rug illustrated in Plate 25 of Posts and Rugs by H. L. James (1976: Globe, AZ: Southwest Parks and Monuments Assoc., p. 80) and in Plate 30 of the later revised version, renamed Rugs and Posts by H. L. James (1988, West Chester, PA: Schiffer Publishing Co.).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 70.0, Length = 119.8
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0020   CAS 2007-0001-0020; 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 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: English commercial belting wool yarn; Weft and twining cords: English commercial wool yarn; Indigo and cochineal dyes
Description Non-regional Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Borderless design consists of 5 horizontal design bands alternating with 6 plain bands; Design bands at each end feature row of 3 open blue diamonds, while remaining three design bands each feature row of blue chevrons, all on plain white backgrounds; Four of the plain bands actually include a narrow band woven in a beading technique, using indigo blue and white colors, bordered in indigo blue and cochineal pink and wider bands of light brown; Plain bands at either end of rug are simply narrow plainweave bands in cochineal pink, indigo blue, and light brown; Twining cords are woven in contrasting cochineal pink wool yarns; Selvage cords are lacking on this rug; This rug was copied from an old rug that was found under the dog’s bed at Crystal Trading Post when a new owner took over in the late 1980s.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 73.7, Length = 132.2
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0021   CAS 2007-0001-0021; 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 1981
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: English commercial belting wool rug yarn; Weft: English commercial wool carpet yarn; Twining and selvage cords: English commercial plied wool rug yarns
Description Ganado Red Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Central design consists of two large gray terraced diamonds, outlined in white, all on a deep red background; Inner gray border has serrated edge along interior and is straight-edged along outside; Primary border is filled with band of paired and opposing terraced black triangles with white tips, all framed along outermost edges by straight-edged black border; Red spirit line is located in upper right corner; Twining and selvage cords are woven in matching black wool yarns; This rug design is a nearly identical copy of one by Evelyn Curley which was nearing completion the first time Margaret and Tony Shuffrey visited at Hubbell Trading Post in Ganado, AZ.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 74.7, Length = 146.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0022   CAS 2007-0001-0022; 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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercially cleaned and spun wool yarn, as used by Navajo weavers; Weft: Brown’s commercially cleaned, spun, and dyed wool yarns as used by Navajo weavers; Twining and selvage cords: English commercial wool rug yarn
Description Ganado Red Navajo-style rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Central design consists of two conjoined gray terraced diamonds, outlined in white and black, all on deep red background; Triple straight-edged border in gray, white, and black frames rug on all four sides; Red spirit line is located in upper right corner; Twining and selvage cords are woven in contrasting white yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 61.0, Length = 87.4
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0023   CAS 2007-0001-0023; 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 1982
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: cotton; Weft: various English commercial wool yarns; Twining and selvage cords: commercial English Craftsman’s Mark wool yarn
Description Modified Two Grey Hills Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave, with central design of single series of concentric, terraced diamonds in light gray, blue-green, and tan, all on a dark gray background; White “spirit line” is located in upper right corner; Triple border in medium brown, white, and black frames rug along all four edges; Twining and selvage cords are woven of matching black yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.6, Length = 69.6
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0024   CAS 2007-0001-0024; 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: commercial plied cotton; Weft: commercial English Craftsman’s Mark wool yarn; Twining and selvage cords: commercial English Craftsman’s Mark plied wool yarn
Description Two Grey Hills Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave, with complex central design of double series of concentric diamonds in colors of medium and dark brown, white, and light gray, all on dark gray background; Central designs are flanked on either side by quarter- and half diamonds in same colors; White “spirit line” is located in upper right corner; Rug is bordered along all four edges by band of small paired medium brown terraced triangles on white background and an outer plain black border; Twining and selvage cords are woven in contrasting dark gray yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 55.5, Length = 76.5
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0025   CAS 2007-0001-0025; 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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1981
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercial cotton yarn; Weft: various commercial English wool yarns; Twining and Selvage cords: commercial English Shetland wool yarn
Description Two Grey Hills Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave, with bold central design of a single series of concentric and terraced diamonds in white, medium brown, medium gray, and black, all on a medium gray background; Central design is flanked on either side by geometric units in medium brown and black; Medium gray “spirit line” is located in upper right corner; Rug is bordered on all four edges by single straight-edged black border; Twining and selvage cords are woven in matching black yarns; This was first Navajo-style rug woven by Margaret Shuffrey.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 54.4, Length = 69.4
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0026   CAS 2007-0001-0026; 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 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercial Egyptian cotton yarn; Weft: commercial American wool yarns from Burnham’s Trading Post, hand-dyed by Navajo weavers and commercial English Shetland and Craftsman’s Mark wool yarns
Description Very finely woven Burntwater Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave, with central design of double series of concentric, terraced diamonds, in colors of mauve, gold, pale green, and medium brown; Within each series of concentric diamonds are four smaller diamonds in colors of pink, rose, and light gray; Central designs are framed on either side by geometric units in colors of pink, light gray, medium brown, and a slightly lighter shade of brown, all on a tan background; Tan “spirit line” is located in upper left corner (all other rugs woven by Margaret and Tony Shuffrey have the “spirit line” in the upper right corner); Rug is bordered along all edges by triple border; Innermost border is mauve colored and is terraced along sides by straight edged along both ends; Center pale green border and outermost medium brown border are straight-edged along all sides; Twining and selvage cords are woven in tan colored yarns that match background color; NOTE: This is the same design as that of CAS 2007-0001-0027 and clearly shows the relationship between Two Grey Hills and Burntwater style Navajo rugs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 51.4, Length = 75.0
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0027   CAS 2007-0001-0027; 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 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercial Egyptian cotton yarn; Weft: commercial American wool yarns from Burnham’s Trading Post; Twining and selvage cords: commercial English wool rug yarn
Description Very finely woven Two Grey Hills Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave, with central design of double series of concentric, terraced diamonds, in colors of light gray, black, and white; Within each series of concentric diamonds are four smaller diamonds in medium brown and medium gray; Central designs are framed on either side by geometric units in colors of white, medium brown, tan, and black, all on a medium gray background; Medium gray “spirit line” is located in upper right corner; Rug is bordered along all edges by triple border; Innermost border is medium brown colored and is terraced along sides but straight edged along both ends; Center white border and outermost black border are straight-edged along all sides; Twining and selvage cords are woven in contrasting cream-colored yarns; NOTE: This is the same design as that of CAS 2007-0001-0026 and clearly shows the relationship between Two Grey Hills and Burntwater style Navajo rugs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 51.3, Length = 76.0
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0028   CAS 2007-0001-0028; 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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1996
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercial Egyptian cotton or English high twist plied wool yarn; Weft: commercial English Cheviot wool yarns and commercial American wool yarn from Burnham’s Trading Post; Twining and selvage cords: commercial English wool rug yarn
Description Very finely woven Two Grey Hills Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave, with central design of single series of four stacked and interconnected concentric and terraced diamonds in colors of white, medium gray, and light and dark brown, all on a light gray background; Central design is flanked on either side by other geometric units in same colors and addition of dark gray; Light gray “spirit line” is located in upper right corner; Rug is framed along all four edges by very complex double border; Inner border consists of inner terraced white zigzag line and outer band of small paired terraced triangles in medium brown, all on light gray background; Outer straight-edged border is plain black; Twining and selvage cords are woven of contrasting white yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 56.0, Length = 84.2
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0029   CAS 2007-0001-0029; 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 1981
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercial cotton yarn; Weft and twining and selvage: commercial English Harris wool yarns
Description Two Grey Hills Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave with a bold simple design of a single large series of concentric and terraced diamonds in colors of light gray, medium brown, white, and black, all on a light gray background; Pair of large gold terraced triangles outlined in black flank the central design at top and bottom; Light gray “spirit line” is located in upper right corner; Rug is bordered along all four edges with triple straight-edged border, in colors of medium brown, white, and black; Twining and selvage cords are woven in matching black yarns; This was first Navajo-style rug woven by Tony Shuffrey.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 34.3, Length = 60.5
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0030   CAS 2007-0001-0030; 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 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp, weft, and twining and selvage: English handspun wool yarns (handspun by Vera Langley, friend of Margaret and Tony Shuffrey)
Description Finely woven Two Grey Hills Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave, with a complex design including two series of concentric terraced diamonds in colors of white, and light, medium, and dark brown, all on a medium gray background; Central designs are flanked on either side by geometric units in light and medium brown and edged along inside by band of very small white terraced triangles; White “spirit line” is located in upper right corner; Rug is framed along all four edges by four borders of varying widths; Two very narrow straight-edged borders in dark and medium brown are innermost, followed by a wider white border that carries a band of small paired terraced triangles in medium brown; Outermost border is plain dark brown; Twining and selvage cords are woven in contrasting light brown yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 36.5, Length = 52.6
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0031   CAS 2007-0001-0031; 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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1982
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercial American wool yarns as used by Navajo weavers; Weft: commercial American Brown’s wool yarns; Twining and selvage: commercial English wool rug yarn
Description Burntwater Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave, with central column of 3 concentric terraced diamonds in colors of white, blue, light gray, gold, and rust brown, all on light brown background; Central design is flanked on either side by column of concentric and terraced triangles in same colors; Rug is framed along all four edges by multiple borders, including an inner band of small terraced gray triangles and an outer band of paired and opposing terraced light brown triangles, all on a dark brown background; Twining and selvage cords are woven of contrasting light brown yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 40.1, Length = 59.2
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0032   CAS 2007-0001-0032; 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 1982
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercial Egyptian cotton yarn; Weft: commercial English Cheviot wool yarn; Twining and selvage: commercial English wool rug yarn
Description Extremely finely woven Two Grey Hills Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave, with central design of single series of concentric terraced diamonds in medium and light brown, outlined in black, all on light gray background; Central design is surrounded by filler motifs in the form of depictions of the “Mitten” formations in Monument Valley; The central gray panel is framed along the top and bottom edges by a very narrow straight-edged white line, and the entire rug is framed by a pictorial border of additional representations of the “Mittens”, woven in medium brown and outlined in white, all on a black background; White “spirit line” is located in upper right corner; NOTE: This rug was designed by Tony Shuffrey after seeing a rug at Hogback Trading Post with a border that reminded him of the Monument Valley “Mittens”; That particular rug was replicated as CAS 2007-0001-0033.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 37.8, Length = 55.7
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0033   CAS 2007-0001-0033; 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 1981
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercial Egyptian cotton yarn; Weft: commercial English Cheviot wool yarns; Twining and selvage: commercial English wool rug yarn
Description Extremely finely woven Two Grey Hills Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave, with large central design of concentric terraced diamonds in colors of light gray, black, medium brown, and white, all on a light gray background; Narrow white border is straight-edged along top and bottom and forms paired terraced motifs along sides that resemble the “Mitten” formations in Monument Valley (the formations themselves are woven in dark gray, with the white outlining their outer edges), all on a black background; White “spirit line” extends out from narrow white border to edge in upper right corner; Twining and selvage cords are woven in matching black yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 36.0, Length = 55.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0034   CAS 2007-0001-0034; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
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 1985-1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Commercial English wool belting yarn; Weft: Commercial English Craftsman’s Mark wool yarn; Indigo dye
Description 1st-Phase Navajo-style Chief’s blanket, woven in tapestry weave, with an overall pattern of alternating plain white and natural dark brown/black bands; Three exceptions to the design are the top and bottom bands, both of which are natural dark brown/black but which also contain two narrower dark blue bands, and the middle band which is the width of approx. three of the other bands and which contains four of the dark blue bands on the natural dark brown/black background; Twining and selvage cords are woven of matching and contrasting dark blue yarns, respectively.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 186.0, Length = 141.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0035   CAS 2007-0001-0035; Blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Blanket
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: Commercial cotton yarn; Weft: Commercial English Craftsman’s Mark wool yarns’ Indigo dye; Aniline Turkey Red dye purchased on Navajo Indian Reservation
Description 3rd-Phase Navajo-style Chief’s blanket, woven in tapestry weave, with a typical 9-spot design layout consisting of a large red terraced diamond with Spider Woman’s cross in the center, and a similar half diamond located at the top and bottom center of the blanket and a quarter diamond in each of the corners; The quarter diamonds differ in that they contain a series of parallel blue lines instead of the cross; All of these design motifs are positioned along wide horizontal bands that, in turn, are composed of alternating natural dark brown/black and dark blue bands, with the latter outlined in bright red; Areas between these design bands are filled with alternating white and natural brown/black bands which actually form the overall background; Twining and selvage cords are woven of matching and contrasting dark blue yarns, respectively; This blanket is copied after an historic blanket in the collection of the Museum of Northern Arizona (catalog # E9282).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 172.5, Length = 153.0
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0001-0036   CAS 2007-0001-0036; Dress
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress
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 Margaret Shuffrey
Date of Manufacture 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercial American wool yarn as used by Navajo weavers; Weft: commercial English Craftsman’s Mark wool yarns (blue dyed with indigo and red dyed with commercial dye purchased on Navajo Reservation); Twining and selvage: commercial English Craftsman’s Mark wool yarn
Description Two-piece Navajo-style woman’s dress, consisting of two identical rectangular panels, each woven in tapestry weave, each dress half divided into three panels, the central being plain dark brown/black with an upper and lower red band with a single dark brown/black band and two narrow blue bands running along the entire width; Upper and lower panels of each dress half are bright red with a band of contiguous open terraced diamonds extending across the center width and framed along top and bottom by band of small contiguous dark brown/black triangles; The two dress halves are whip-stitched together partially along the sides and across the top with bright red yarn to form side and shoulder seams, allowing for arm and neck holes.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 77.0, Length = 119.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0001-0037   CAS 2007-0001-0037; 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 1996
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercial American wool yarn as used by Navajo weavers; Weft: commercial American Brown’s wool yarns; Twining and selvage: commercial English wool rug yarn
Description Round, Ganado Red Navajo-style rug, woven in tapestry weave, with a small white and light gray concentric and terraced diamond in the center, surrounded by additional white, black, and white terraced triangles that are arranged to form a single large diamond design, all on a deep red background; Perimeter of rug is framed by narrow white inner border and outer black border; Twining and selvage cords are woven in contrasting gray-green rug yarn.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 60.5
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0005-0001   CAS 2007-0005-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1915
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: handspun natural wool; Weft: handspun natural and carded wool; Aniline dye
Description Large non-regional rug woven very thickly in tapestry technique; Geometric design consists of central column of five terraced, concentric diamonds that partially overlap in colors of white, gray, red, and black on a white background; Edges along sides of white area are rectilinear, outlined in red and black; Outermost border along sides and ends of rug is also red.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 123.0, Length = 207.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0005-0002   CAS 2007-0005-0002; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1915
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Natural (white or dark brown) handspun wool; Weft: natural (white and dark brown), carded (gray), and aniline-dyed (red) wool; Aniline dyes; End cords and selvage cords: natural (white) wool; Secondary tassels: aniline-dyed (orange) wool
Description Large non-regional rug that is very thickly woven in tapestry technique; Borderless banded pattern consists of three widely spaced red horizontal bands, each flanked above and below by dark brown terraced triangles (reflecting the design from a Navajo wedding basket) and all on a plain white background; Wide gray band, probably originally edged in red, is located at each end of the rug; End cords and selvage cords are all white; Traces of secondary orange corner tassels are evident at all four corners; Warp yarns are dark brown on half of the rug and white on the other half.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 153.8, Length = 213.0
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0005-0003   CAS 2007-0005-0003; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1915
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: natural (white) handspun wool; Weft: natural (white), carded (gray), and aniline dyed (red and black) handspun wool; End cords: natural (white) handspun wool; Selvage cords: natural (white) and aniline-dyed (red) handspun wool; Aniline dyes
Description Large non-regional rug that is thickly woven in tapestry weave; Geometric pattern includes central white column whose lateral zigzag edges are bordered in dark brown; Set on the white column are 5 red hourglass or squash blossom shapes (each outlined in black), 1 small dark brown diamond, and 1 small red diamond (outlined in gray; The central white column expands into a solid white band along each end of the rug; Flanking each side of the white column is a gray area containing 2 whole red hourglass or squash blossom shapes and 4 half hourglass shapes, all of which are outlined in black; End cords are white, while the selvage cords are primarily white, but towards one end they are red and white plied together; Supplementary dark brown corner tassels are woven into rug at one end and supplementary plied white and red corner tassels are woven into opposite end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 138.5, Length = 20.3.0
Catalog Number CAS 2009-0002-0031   CAS 2009-0002-0031; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Rita Noakidanok (possibly Nochideneh)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980-1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: handspun natural wool; Weft: handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Ganado Red-style rug, tightly woven in plain tapestry weave with handspun wool warp and handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool wefts; Overall design is of a series of diamond shapes of graduated sizes, different colors (light gray, white, tan, medium gray, red, and black), and slightly different designs, all nested within each other to form a single central motif on a light gray background with triangular fillers in each corner; Entire rug has a double border in black and white, with stepped triangles along the sides and straight edges along both ends.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 90.5, Length = 141.5
Catalog Number CAS 2009-0002-0032   CAS 2009-0002-0032; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Annie Bah Nez
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980-1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: handspun natural wool; Weft: handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Storm Pattern rug tightly woven in plain tapestry weave with handspun natural wool warps and handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool wefts; Design consists of central rectangle containing column of three concentric diamonds in red, tan and dark brown, with dark brown zigzag lines radiating out from each corner of the rectangle to smaller rectangles near each corner of the rug; One story (probably developed by a trader to promote sales) relates that the central rectangles represents the home of First Man and First Woman and the zigzag lines represent lightning, leading to the four sacred mountains; A large waterbug motif in red, tan, and dark brown is located near each end of the rug and a stylized feather garland along each side; Entire rug has a double border in red and dark brown, with straight edges along each end and a reciprocating pattern of “L” shapes along each side.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 97.0, Length = 153.2
Catalog Number CAS 2009-0002-0033   CAS 2009-0002-0033; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Alberta Mae Yazzie
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980-1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: handspun natural wool; Weft: handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Ganado Red style of rug, tightly woven in plain tapestry weave with handspun natural wool warps and handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool wefts; Design consists of a single large gray diamond in center (containing smaller red and white diamonds within it) and outlined in black, all on a deep red background; Smaller terraced composite triangle in black and white is located near each end and intertwined zigzag lines black, gray, and white are located along each side; Entire rug has triple border in black and white, with terraced interior edges along the sides and straight edges along each end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 97.0, Length = 151.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2010-0003-0001   CAS 2010-0003-0001; Dye chart
Category Textiles; Raw Materials
Object Name Dye chart
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Town: Window Rock
Maker's Name Isabell Myers Deschinny (b. ca. 1950)
Date of Manufacture 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials 18 botanical specimens; Wool yarn; Cotton batting; Wood; Cardboard; Glass
Description Chart of 18 different plants (including leaves, flowers, bark, stems and/or berries) used as dye sources by Navajo weavers, arranged around miniature Navajo loom with partially woven Navajo rug whose designs incorporate yarns that have been dyed with the representative plants; A single yarn extends out from each color area of the rug to the particular plant used to produce that color; Plant samples are arranged on cotton batting background and each is identified with a pre-printed label; Plants and rug are mounted inside glass-fronted picture frame; Isabell Myers Deschinny’s mother was Mable Burnside Myers, a well known Navajo weaver and vegetal dye specialist, who made the first such charts for commercial sale ca. 1960s; The Burnside family, from the Pine Springs, AZ area of the Navajo Reservation, worked closely with anthropologist and photographer, John Adair, in the 1930s and 1940s.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 56.6, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 46.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2010-0003-0002A-D   CAS 2010-0003-0002A-D; Rug on loom (model)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Rug on loom (model)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation: Two Grey Hills area
Maker's Name Raymond Curley and sister (?)
Date of Manufacture 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Handspun wool; Goat skin; Nails; Commercial rope
Description Small Navajo loom constructed of a peeled pine pole that is split in half to form two upright supports and a upper cross beam, all glued and nailed together and then nailed to a rectangular piece of chipboard; Mounted on the loom frame is a very finely woven Two Grey Hills rug (approx. half completed), showing a large central stepped diamond motif in gray, light brown, white and black on a medium brown background, with a black and white border along sides and bottom; Loom includes 1 heddle, 1 shed rod, and a small batten; Small piece of mohair hide is glued to chipboard base in imitation of mohair rugs used by Navajo weavers when sitting at their looms; Also glued to base is a small round container (made from cross-section of hollowed pine log) containing small weaving comb and miniature spindle (with spun yarn on it), and rectangular container (made from popsicle sticks) containing 5 small balls of handspun yarn of the same colors used in the rug, and 1 larger ball of handspun white yarn of the type usually used as the warp fiber in a rug.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 59.5, Width = 58.0, Depth = 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2010-0003-0003A,B   CAS 2010-0003-0003A,B; Wool carders
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Wool carders
Culture Navajo (use); Anglo-American (manufacture)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona (use); New Hampshire (manufacture)
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation (use); Town: Wilton (manufacture)
Maker's Name E. B. Frye & Son, Mfrs.
Date of Manufacture ca. 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Leather; Wire; Nails
Description Pair of wool tow cards or carders, composed of rectangular piece of leather pierced by thousands of short wire teeth and then nailed to wooden backing, with short wooden handle nailed to wooden backing; Back of each card is imprinted "E.B. FRYE & SON, WILTON N.H. MFRS. TOW CARD"; Used to remove dirt and twigs from wool and comb wool fibers so they are uniformly aligned, prior to being spun into yarn.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.6, Depth = 3.6, Length = 21.2
Catalog Number CAS 2010-0003-0004   CAS 2010-0003-0004; Weaving implement (spindle)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Glue
Description Spindle for spinning wool into yarn, comprised of a long cylindrical wood rod that tapers very gradually toward its upper end and a spindle whorl, a round wooden disk that is flat on one face and convex on the other face, with a hole in its center through which the spindle rod passes; When the rod is rolled along one’s leg, the whorl serves as a counterweight, and as the wool is spun into yarn, it is wrapped around the rod above the whorl.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.7, Length = 67.2
Catalog Number CAS 2010-0003-0005   CAS 2010-0003-0005; Weaving implement (comb)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (comb)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) wood
Description Hand carved comb used by a weaver to pack the weft yarns down tightly while weaving a Navajo rug; Comb is carved from single piece of cedar wood, flattened in cross-section; Seven parallel cuts are sawed into squared off distal end to form 9 teeth of equal size; Lateral edges of comb gradually taper toward proximal end toward a point, which is also used to pack the weft yarns into place; All surfaces of the comb are sanded very smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 20.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2010-0003-0006   CAS 2010-0003-0006; Dye
Category Textiles; Raw Materials
Object Name Dye
Culture Navajo (use); Anglo-American (manufacture)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona (use); Maine (manufacture)
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation (use); Town: Kennebunkport (manufacture)
Maker's Name W. Cushing & Co.
Date of Manufacture ca. 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Powdered dye; Paper
Description Packet of commercial black dye in white paper envelope, marketed under the brand name “The Navajo Dyes” by the W. Cushing & Co.; Packet is imprinted with instructions for using the dye to dye up to two pounds of wool, without adding any additional mordant.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 7.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0001   CAS 2011-0004-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Section of tapa cloth measuring 4 langanga (unit of measure generally equal to length from elbow to tips of fingers) that has been cut along three sides from much larger tapa cloth; White border along one edge has also been marked with numbers 25, 26, and 27, indicating its original position within the larger tapa cloth; Fabric is made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets and overlapped to make increasingly larger cloth; Background of design field is marked by light brown cross-hatch lines, indicating cloth was wrapped on sennit-covered board as it was made, then designs were marked on one face by pressing cloth against a kupesi or pattern board; Designs were then overpainted in dark brown and/or black; Several designs are repeated in rows that extend across width of tapa cloth, and include a row of triangles, alternately marked with a single stemmed flower and a single leafed stem; Bordering the band of triangles is the phrase, “KOE SISIMA LEO TUGI” referring to a royal belt; Next design band is filled with terraced diagonal columns of triangles and groups of 3 solid circles, the latter representing fruit of the hea tree; Next design band shows row of airplanes, each marked with the word “KUINISALOTE”; Last design band repeats terraced diagonal columns of triangles and hea fruit.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 205.5, Length = 190.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0002   CAS 2011-0004-0002; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Section of large tapa cloth measuring 5 langanga (unit of hand measurement equal to distance from elbow to finger tips) that is made from strips of mulberry bark that have been pounded into thin sheets that have then been overlapped to form an even larger cloth sheet; This section has been cut with a scissors along all four edges, but still includes the original side borders that are marked with the langanga marks of 1 through 5, indicating it has been cut from a much larger tapa cloth; The design field is divided into rectangular blocks, with two blocks covering the entire width of the cloth; Similar blocks are designated across each langanga unit, and each block contains the same motifs: a central kalauni (Tongan royal crown), flanked by 3 (feitu’u (stars) and a crescent on one side and three heleta (swords representing battles fought to unite the islands of the Tongan kingdom) on the other; A small banner with the words “KOE KALAUNI” is also shown beneath each heleta; Inside the numbered borders and extending up the entire length of the cloth is a geometric border that includes the manulua motif (an ancient chiefly motif also known as the “vane swastika”) consisting of a pinwheel like pattern of small triangles, and three large dark brown dots representing the fruits of the hea tree; Same geometric border is also painted down the center of the cloth, separating the two rectangular design blocks in each langanga row.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 259.0, Length = ca. 430.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0003   CAS 2011-0004-0003; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Large rectangular four langana (hand-measured length) section of tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been pounded into thin sheets which have then been overlapped to form an even larger sheet; Background pattern of parallel brown lines indicates this sheet was made on a worktable which was strung with sennit cordage; Cloth has been cut along all four sides, although one sides includes the original border bearing the markings “20” and “22”, indicating it probably was cut from a much larger cloth that might have measured 50 langana; Design field is divided into rows that extended across entire length of full-size cloth; Starting at the border, each row is decorated with an image of a hala paini (Norfolk pine tree that flanks the road between the Royal Palace and the Royal Tombs in Nuku’alofa, Tonga’s capital), a small bat-like bird, the tokelau feletoa (series of 4 elongated diamond shapes with palm-life design, used as chiefly symbol on Tongan tapa), another row of small bat-like birds, and finally a row of the kalauni (the Tongan royal crown); The row of royal crowns has been cut so that only 1/3 of each crown is actually depicted.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 181.5, Length = ca. 214.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0004   CAS 2011-0004-0004; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Section of tapa cloth measuring 10 langanga (unit of measure generally equal to length from elbow to tips of fingers) that has been cut along two sides from much larger tapa cloth; White borders along two edges are marked with odd numbers 19 through 27, indicating its original position within the larger tapa cloth which probably measured 50 langanga; Fabric is made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets and overlapped to make increasingly larger cloth; Background of design field is marked by light brown lines, indicating cloth was wrapped on sennit-covered board as it was made, then designs were marked on one face by pressing cloth against a kupesi or pattern board; Designs were then overpainted in dark brown and/or black; Design field is divided in half down the length of the cloth with a pinwheel-like design known as manulua; Slightly wider version of this same design is repeated along the sides, just inside the white border; Remaining area is filled with four columns of large brown diamond shapes, laid end to end along length of cloth, with each diamond containing three large black dots representing the fruit of the hea tree; An open triangle is appended to each outside edge of each diamond and filled in with various geometric designs; The designs in the appended triangles are repeated along the entire column of diamonds, but each column has a slightly different set of designs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 487.5, Length = ca. 427.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0005   CAS 2011-0004-0005; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Natural dyes from bark of mangrove tree (black) and from candlenut soot (dark brown)
Description Small rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have beaten into thin sheets that are then overlapped and joined together to form a larger sheet; The entire sheet has been pressed against a wooden pattern board bearing a carved geometric design, in this case that of a large 4-petal flower with a round center that is repeated twice; The design, itself, is best viewed on the reverse side of the cloth; To make the design stand out even more, select elements of the design on the front or top surface of the cloth are overpainted in dark brown and black, using natural dyes made from various plants.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 37.0, Length = ca. 80.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0006   CAS 2011-0004-0006; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Natural dyes from bark of mangrove tree (black) and from candlenut soot (dark brown)
Description Rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been pounded into thin strips that have then been overlapped to form a larger sheet; Finished sheet was next pressed against a carved wooden pattern board (see CAS 2011-0004-0016 or CAS 2011-0004-0017) to make a design; Finally, design was overpainted on front face of cloth, using reddish brown and black dyes made from several different plants; Design field is divided into four vertical columns; Outermost columns are decorated with geometric motifs, while the two inner columns contain alternating geometric and floral-like motifs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 57.0, Length = ca. 91.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0007   CAS 2011-0004-0007; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Natural dyes from bark of mangrove tree (black) and from candlenut soot (dark brown)
Description Nearly square tapa cloth, made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets which are then overlapped and held together to form an even larger sheet; Front or top surface of the cloth is densely painted with a design consisting of a series of concentric squares, each painted with a different geometric pattern; A wide diagonal band crosses the center square; Predominant color in the designs is black, but a dark brown is used in the second to the outermost square; Reverse face is marked with ink,”2 x 2 N. Ikitaga”, indicating the size and possibly where it was made.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 60.5, Length = ca. 62.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0016   CAS 2011-0004-0016; Tapa pattern board (?)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Tapa pattern board (?)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Rectangular pattern board (?) for stamping designs on tapa cloth; Flat piece of wood is shallowly carved on one face only with variety of floral and geometric motifs arranged in columns, all framed by a wavy zigzag line; If this is indeed a tapa pattern board, its carved designs are very shallow and more delicately carved than is typical.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.8, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 63.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0017   CAS 2011-0004-0017; Tapa pattern board (?)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Tapa pattern board (?)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Possible pattern board for stamping designs on tapa cloth, carved from single, flat piece of wood; Overall shape is rectangular with rounded corners and large section has been cut away along one edge; One face only is shallowly carved with variety of floral and geometric designs, arranged in columns; If this is indeed a tapa pattern board, its carved designs are very shallow and more delicately carved than is typical.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.4, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 48.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0018   CAS 2011-0004-0018; Tapa pattern board (?)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Tapa pattern board (?)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Possible pattern board for stamping designs on tapa cloth, carved from single, flat piece of wood; Overall shape is rectangular with rounded corners and large section has been cut away along one edge; One face only is shallowly carved with variety of floral and geometric designs, arranged in columns; If this is indeed a tapa pattern board, its carved designs are very shallow and more delicately carved than is typical; This board is nearly identical to CAS 2011-0004-0017 except it is slightly thicker overall and the carved designs in one of the columns are different.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.0, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 48.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0019   CAS 2011-0004-0019; Tapa pattern board
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Tapa pattern board
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves; Coconut fiber; Coconut frond ribs; Unidentified plant fiber
Description Pattern board for decorating tapa cloth, made from a layer of pandanus leaves that are overlapped and seamed together, then overlaid with a layer of coconut fiber; A geometric design drawn in pencil on one face is outlined with coconut frond ribs that are sewn to the backing with a plant fiber; Design on this board is known as tokelau feletoa, a chiefly symbol popular among tapa makers; Design consists of two side-by-side elongated diamonds with zigzag borders and floral-like pattern in the center, all on a herringbone background; When decorating tapa cloth, this board or stencil would be coated with a dye and then the cloth would be pressed against the board, leaving a light impression of the raised design, which in turn, would be overpainted.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.4, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 52.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0027   CAS 2011-0004-0027; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fibers; Chicken feathers; Commercial cotton cloth; Commercial cotton thread; Commercial dyes
Description Large finely woven rectangular mat made from strips of pandanus fiber (each approx. 3 to 4 cm wide); Approx. 18 to 20 cm on one end of each strip is left intact, while the remaining length is carefully cut into 12 or more narrow parallel fibers; The strips are then laid out overlapping each other diagonally with the uncut ends left as fringe and the narrow fibers woven in an over 1 / under 1 pattern so that the warp and weft fibers appear the same; When the fibers reach the desired width, they are turned back on themselves to form a selvage and weaving continues in the opposite direction; Along bottom edge, the fibers are manipulated and weaving continues to form a series of short tabs measuring approx. 10 cm wide and 7 to 9 cm long; Below the tabs, all remaining warp and weft fibers form long fringes; Mat is completely undecorated except for narrow band of commercially woven red cotton cloth that is machine-sewn across width of mat in zigzag line just above woven tabs and overlaid with dyed red chicken feathers that are laid end to end atop ribbon, with the two layers sewn to the mat with red thread; Upper peaks of zigzag line are accented with dyed yellow chicken feathers and lower peaks of zigzag line are accented with dyed green chicken feathers.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 219.0, Length = ca. 110.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0007-0001   CAS 2011-0007-0001; Kapa
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Wendeanne Stitt
Date of Manufacture 2009-2010
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Cotton cloth; Cotton thread: Dye (California black walnut hulls)
Description Contemporary kapa wall hanging, titled “’Ia ‘Oe E Ka La,” (To You, The Sun) made from piece of kapa cut from underskirt of hula skirt made by donor in 2009 for hula competition in Hawaii; This piece has been hand printed on front face with circular pattern in center, surrounded by four partial circles of same design, all in dark brown to black (dye derived from California black walnut hulls), then backed with a piece of commercial red print cotton cloth, and finally machine quilted.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 34.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 42.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2012-0003-0001   CAS 2012-0003-0001; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle blanket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: natural handspun wool; Weft: natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool
Description Double saddle blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry technique; Design field is divided in half across the center by a wide band that was originally pink and beige; One end of the design field features beige Maltese crosses with pink centers and outlined in green with hooked appendages, all on a white background; Opposite end of design field shows rows of small squares stacked diagonally across the corners in colors of light pink, light gray, dark gray, beige, dark brown, and dark pink, all on white background; Selvage cords and end cords are white; Numerous large lazy lines are present down the center of the blanket; Corners were originally augmented with pink wool tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 96.0, Length = ca. 130.0
Catalog Number CAS 2012-0003-0002   CAS 2012-0003-0002; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Town: Chinle
Maker's Name Unknown (possibly last name of Begay)
Date of Manufacture 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: commercially spun wool; Weft: commercially spun natural and aniline dyed wool
Description Rug woven entirely in tapestry weave; non-regional design consists of a central column of four concentric serrated diamonds in colors of medium brown, white, light gray and black, all on a beige background; Entire design field is framed on all four sides by a narrow coral red inner border which is straight along the ends but forms a rectilinear meander pattern along the sides; A plain outer border is black; Selvage cords are medium gray and end cords are light gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 54.7, Length = 94.0
Catalog Number CAS 2012-0003-0003   CAS 2012-0003-0003; Sash
Category Textiles
Object Name Sash
Culture Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan Pueblo)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Rio Arriba
Other Geographic Data Okhay Owingeh (San Juan Pueblo )
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton string; Corn husks
Description Rain sash woven entirely in warp-faced technique; Design consists of raised zigzag line that runs entire length of sash on one face only, flanked on either side by short chevrons, both accomplished by skipping over several wefts at regular intervals; At each end of the sash, the warps are grouped to form six short tabs, whose ends pass through cotton-wrapped corn husk rings, and then hang pendant as long fringes.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = ca. 175.0
Catalog Number CAS 2012-0003-0004   CAS 2012-0003-0004; Sash wall hanging
Category Textiles
Object Name Sash wall hanging
Culture Jemez Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Sandoval
Other Geographic Data Jemez Pueblo
Maker's Name Lucy Yepa Lowden
Date of Manufacture 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: white cotton string; Secondary weft: commercial wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Wall hanging made in form of half of a traditional dance sash, featuring Pueblo brocade in dark green, red, lilac, and black on rectangular piece of hand-woven warp-faced white cotton cloth; Designs are woven in bands of solid color, with each band incorporating negative white designs accomplished by passing the embroidery yarns over or under select numbers of foundation warps; Designs include rain and cloud symbols; At top edge, the base fabric is folded over and stitched to form a sleeve through which a wooden hanging rod passes; At bottom edge, paired plied warps are replied together and left as long fringe. This wall hanging was awarded a first place ribbon in its class in 1986 at the 65th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market, judged by Kate Peck Kent and Bruce Bernstein. [Artist’s copy of ribbon is in accession file.]
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.3, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 56.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2012-0003-0036   CAS 2012-0003-0036; Model loom with sash
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Model loom with sash
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) wood; Wooden dowels; Wool yarn; Cotton string
Description Model loom with partially woven Navajo-style sash belt; Wooden frame is made from two upright and two cross beams of split and peeled cedar wood that have been sanded smooth and varnished; Warp yarns of white, red, and green wool are wound around the upper cross beam (aka upper loom bar) and around a lower loom bar that is fashioned from a length of wooden dowel and tied to the lower cross beam with cotton string; The belt is woven in warp-faced technique, and the designs down the center of the belt are woven by selectively floating warps; Loom setup includes one primary heddle, two supplementary heddles for accomplishing the design, and a shuttle that is wound with the cotton weft; A shed rod maintains the opening between even and odd-numbered warps, while a batten is also used to keep the shed open in the area of weaving and also to beat the weft into place; Each warp is also wrapped around an additional bar at the top, acting as a spacer to ensure the warp yarns do not become tangled.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 40.9, Width = 36.5, Thickness = 3.5
Catalog Number CAS 2012-0007-0001   CAS 2012-0007-0001; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle blanket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1964
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: natural (white) handspun wool); Weft: natural (white), carded (tan), and aniline top-dyed (black) handspun wool
Description Double saddle blanket woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry; Non-regional, geometric design consists of paired tan serrated diamonds (outlined in black) in center, flanked on either side by identical pair of half-diamonds, all on white background; Serrated diagonal line of stacked black and gold-colored diamonds is woven across each corner; End cords are white; Blanket appears to lack selvage cords; Numerous lazy lines are evident throughout the design field.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 80.0, Length = 158.7
Catalog Number CAS 2012-0007-0002   CAS 2012-0007-0002; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1964
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: natural (white) handspun wool; Weft: natural (white and brown / black) and vegetal or aniline-dyed (gold) handspun wool
Description Rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry weave; Borderless design consists of five plain brown / black bands alternating with four bands of five serrated gold-colored diamonds on white background; End cords are also gold colored; Rug does not have selvage cords; Numerous lazy lines are evident through the white bands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 96.5, Length = 149.8
Catalog Number CAS 2012-0007-0003   CAS 2012-0007-0003; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1964
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: natural (white) handspun wool; Warp: natural (white) and aline-dyed (all other colors) handspun wool
Description Small rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry; Borderless design consists of all-over pattern of diagonal lines of small contiguous diamonds in colors of white, black, gold,and two shades of brown that coalesce in center to form a large X motif, flanked on either side by a half diamond; Plain white, light and dark brown, and gold lines frame both ends of the rug; End cords are white and coral-colored; Selvage cords are gold-colored; End and selvage cords are braided together on two corners of the rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.2, Length = 127.0
Catalog Number CAS 2012-0007-0004   CAS 2012-0007-0004; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1964
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: natural (white) handspun wool; Weft: natural (white), carded (gray), and aniline-dyed (gold and black) wool
Description Large rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry weave; Non-regional design consists of four black and white Valero stars in center on white background, surrounded by elaborate network of multiple plain golden lines and serrated black ones which form a larger diamond around the stars and then flare out toward each corner, all on a white background; Plain gray and black bands frame each end of the rug, while a decorative border of reciprocating gray and black feather motifs frames each side of the rug; Rug lacks selvage cords; End cords are black. Numerous lazy lines are evident throughout the rug; “Spirit path” is represented by single yarn extending from edge of one of the golden design elements to the edge of the rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 135.0, Length = 210.8
Catalog Number CAS 2012-0008-0001   CAS 2012-0008-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: natural carded wool; Weft: natural, carded, and aniline-dyed (red) wool
Description Non-regional rug with a network pattern of concentric serrated diamonds filling the central rectangular design field, in colors of red, dark brown, and white on a carded gray/brown background; Design field is framed on all four sides by white border, with white bars projecting out from it along the sides and white “L” shapes projecting out from it along both ends; Second border in dark brown follows contours of the first border, with both borders set against a carded gray/brown background; Selvage cords and end cords are all carded gray / brown; Numerous lazy lines are evident throughout rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 137.5, Length = 209.0
Catalog Number CAS 2012-0008-0002   CAS 2012-0008-0002; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle blanket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: handspun natural wool; Weft: handspun natural and aniline-dyed wool
Description Double saddle blanket with design field divided across center of blanket, each half containing an open diamond shape framed on the sides by a concentric, terraced chevron in red, orange, and dark brown, all on a carded gray background; Concentric, serrated quarter diamond in each corner of blanket in red, orange, dark brown, and white and similar half-diamond along center of each side of blanket further frame the overall design field; Narrow border at either end of blanket (black and white at one end and orange, white, and dark brown at other end) on red background; Selvage cords and end cords are purple.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 88.0, Length = 139.5
Catalog Number CAS 2012-0008-0003   CAS 2012-0008-0003; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: handspun natural wool; Weft: handspun natural and aniline-dyed wool
Description Rug with general or non-regional design consisting of two large concentric, terraced diamonds in center in colors of red, white, and black, each enclosing a black and white cross and all on a carded gray background; In each corner of the rug is a double black and white cross, and in the center along each side is a concentric, terraced quarter-diamond in same colors as central diamonds; Each end of the design field has a narrow red, white, and black border, and all four sides of the rug have a reciprocating border of red and black triangles; End cords and selvage cords are all black; Several lazy lines are evident throughout the rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 92.5, Length = 164.5
Catalog Number CAS 2012-0009-0001   CAS 2012-0009-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Western Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: natural handspun wool; Weft: natural and carded wool
Description Floor rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Warps are single ply handspun white wool; Wefts are single ply, handspun natural (white and dark brown) and carded (medium gray) wool; Design includes two small gray diamonds outlined in dark brown in center of rug, all on larger white diamond with large V-shaped extension at each end, which enclose another gray diamond outlined in dark brown; Entire motif is outlined in dark brown on a gray background, with several filler triangles along sides; Double white and dark brown border with straight edges frames each end of rug, while same double border with serrated edges frames rug along both sides; Rug is woven without side selvage cords, but with dark brown end cords.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 65.0, Length = ca. 129.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2012-0009-0002   CAS 2012-0009-0002; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle blanket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: natural handspun wool; Weft: natural and carded wool
Description Saddle blanket woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Warps are single ply handspun natural white wool; Wefts are single ply handspun natural (white and dark brown) and aniline-dyed (2 shades of red, black, and gold) wool; Design consists of a 9-spot layout typical of a 3rd Phase chief’s blanket, with a central red diamond and half or quarter diamonds at the sides, all on wide white and dark brown bands; Additional multi-colored band (gold, dark brown, light red, white, dark red) is located at each end of rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 119.5, Length = ca. 116.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0001   CAS 2013-0003-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Shiprock area
Maker's Name Annie Charlie
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: 4 or 5-ply cotton or synthetic string; Weft: Single ply, commercially spun natural, carded, and commercially dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Small rectangular yei-style rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of four identical stylized yei figures, all standing in a row in full frontal view, each with gray feet, rust-brown legs and bodies, and square white head with gray neck ruff, black hair, and turquoise colored earrings with red tips; Both arms are held upward, holding a pair of stylized feather streamers (left to right, first pair is red, 2nd is medium brown, 3rd is gray, and 4th is black); Each figure also wears a short gray, white, and dark brown skirt and a white necklace with turquoise-colored pendant; Fifth rainbow yei figure surrounds other figures on three sides (bottom and 2 sides) of rug and is similar to others except that its body is half gray and half dark brown and both arms are held to one side; All figures are on a plain white background; Rust-brown border framing rug on all four edges is straight-edged along ends, with reciprocating serrated edge along sides; Selvage and end cords are black; Typical of yei-style rugs, this one was woven longer than wide but is intended to be viewed wider than long.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 44.5, Length = 53.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0002   CAS 2013-0003-0002; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Shiprock area
Maker's Name Annie Charlie
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: 2-ply cotton or synthetic string; Weft: Single ply, commercially spun natural, carded, and commercially dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Small rectangular yei-style rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of four identical stylized yei figures, all standing in a row in full frontal view, each with gray feet, black legs and bodies, and square white head with gray neck ruff, black hair, and turquoise colored earrings with red tips; Both arms are held upward, holding a pair of stylized feather streamers (left to right, first pair is gray, 2nd is dark brown, 3rd is gray, and 4th is dark brown); Each figure also wears a short gray, black, and red skirt and a white necklace with turquoise-colored pendant; Fifth rainbow yei figure surrounds other figures on three sides (bottom and 2 sides) of rug and is similar to others except that its body is half gray and half red and both arms are held to one side; All figures are on a plain white background; Black border framing rug on all four edges is straight-edged along ends, with reciprocating serrated edge along sides; Selvage cords are white and end cords are gray; Typical of yei-style rugs, this one was woven longer than wide but is intended to be viewed wider than long.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 40.2, Length = 55.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0003   CAS 2013-0003-0003; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Shiprock area
Maker's Name Annie Charlie
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: 2-ply commercial string; Weft: Single ply, commercially spun natural, carded, and commercially dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Small rectangular yei-style rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of four identical stylized yei figures, all standing in a row in full frontal view, each with gray feet, turquoise green-colored legs and bodies, and square white head with brown neck ruff, black hair, and turquoise colored earrings with red tips; Both arms are held upward, holding a pair of stylized feather streamers (left to right, first pair is medium brown, 2nd is dark brown and black, 3rd is medium brown, and 4th is black); Each figure also wears a short gray and white skirt and a white necklace with red pendant; Fifth rainbow yei figure surrounds other figures on three sides (bottom and 2 sides) of rug and is similar to others except that its body is half light gray and half dark gray and both arms are held to one side; All figures are on a plain white background; Turquoise green border framing rug on all four edges is straight-edged along ends, with reciprocating serrated edge along sides; Selvage cords are black and end cords are white; Typical of yei-style rugs, this one was woven longer than wide but is intended to be viewed wider than long.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 40.2, Length = 54.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0004   CAS 2013-0003-0004; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Shiprock area
Maker's Name Annie Charlie
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Cotton string; Weft: Processed natural, carded and aniline-dyed wool
Description Small rectangular yei-style rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of four identical stylized yei figures, all standing in a row in full frontal view, each with brown feet, white legs and bodies, and square white head with brown neck ruff, black hair, and turquoise colored earrings with red tips; Both arms are held upward, holding a pair of stylized feather streamers (left to right, first pair is red, 2nd is dark brown, 3rd is red, and 4th is black); Each figure also wears a short gray, white, and red skirt and a red necklace with turquoise-colored pendant; Fifth rainbow yei figure surrounds other figures on three sides (bottom and 2 sides) of rug and is similar to others except that its body is half gray and half red and both arms are held to one side; All figures are on a plain light gray background; Black border framing rug on all four edges is straight-edged along ends, with reciprocating serrated edge along sides; Selvage cords are white and end cords are very light gray; Typical of yei-style rugs, this one was woven longer than wide but is intended to be viewed wider than long.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 39.3, Length = 57.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0005   CAS 2013-0003-0005; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Shiprock area
Maker's Name James Begay
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: 4 or 5-ply commercial string; Weft: Single ply, commercially spun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Small rectangular yei-style rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of four identical stylized yei figures, all standing in a row in full frontal view, each with black feet, gray legs and bodies, and square white head with black neck ruff, black hair, and turquoise colored earrings with red tips; Both arms are held upward, holding a stylized red and black feather streamers in each hand; Each figure a turquoise-colored necklace with red pendant; The two figures in the center each wears a short red skirt, while the figures on the outside each wears a black skirt; Fifth rainbow yei figure surrounds other figures on three sides (bottom and 2 sides) of rug and is similar to others except that its mid-body is half red, white, and black and both arms are held to one side; All figures are on a plain white background; Black border framing rug on all four edges is straight-edged along ends, with reciprocating serrated edge along sides; Border is interrupted by white “spirit line” in one corner; Selvage and end cords are black; Typical of yei-style rugs, this one was woven longer than wide but is intended to be viewed wider than long.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 38.0, Length = 51.2
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0006   CAS 2013-0003-0006; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: 3-ply cotton string; Weft: Handspun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique non-interlocking joins; Banded design consists of three bands, each showing 3 identical stylized yei figures standing in full frontal pose, with light brown feet, dark brown legs and skirt, red torso, arms and neck, and square rust-brown head outlined in dark brown, with an orange (lavender on figures in middle row) earring suspended on either side of the neck; The three figures are woven on a plain white background; Alternating between the three rows of yei figures are two double rows of opposing chevrons in colors of white, orange, and two shades of brown; The two rows of chevrons in each band are, themselves, bisected by a narrower plainweave band in colors of white, dark brown, gray, and red; Narrow gray band borders each end of the rug; Both selvage and end cords are lavender.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.0, Length = 156.0
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0007   CAS 2013-0003-0007; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: The Gap area
Maker's Name Alma Hardy
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Handspun red wool; outermost warp comprise 1 red and two green warp; Weft: Single ply handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of of four identical yei dance figures arranged in two rows of two figures each, with each figure shown standing in a full frontal pose, wearing red moccasins, a black and red skirt, a red, black, and white sash belt, and a turquoise colored necklace; Their legs and upper torsos are white and their arms are held in at their fronts holding a gourd rattle in one hand and a pine bough in the other; Each figure also wears a white mask with black hair, green neck ruff, and two black and white eagle feathers; Figures are woven on a plain gray background, with a narrow white border on all four sides which is straight edged along the ends and serrated along the sides; A wider black outer border is also straight edged along the ends and serrated along the sides; Rug does not have selvage cords (outermost warp is tripled) and end cords are dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 64.0, Length = 102.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0008   CAS 2013-0003-0008; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Round Rock, AZ
Maker's Name Nora Tasie (possibly Tosie or Tsosie)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: 3-ply cotton string; Weft: Single ply commercially spun natural, carded, and aniline-dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular yeibichai style rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of single file row of 6 male yei dancers, shown in profile, each wearing coral-colored moccasins, red and green garters, short multi-colored skirts with tailing fox skin, and red and green streamers suspended from their upper arms and down their backs; Each dancer also wears a turquoise-colored mask with green neck ruff and two eagle feathers at top, and each carries a gourd rattle in one hand and a pin bough in the other; Standing at the head of the line of dancers is Hastseyalti or Talking God, the principal Navajo deity, dressed in coral-colored moccasins, rust brown pants, red shirt, and white buckskin cape; His head mask is white with a green neck ruff and a crown of black and white eagle feathers, and he carries a brown fox skin in one hand; Behind the line of dancers is Tonenili, who appears during the Yeibichai or Nightway ceremony, partly to direct the dancers but also to provide some comedic relief; He is dressed in coral-colored moccasins, rust brown pants, and gold shirt; His mask is similar to those of the dancers, except his has a crown of eagle feathers instead of just two; He carries a gold fox skin in one hand; Figures are all shown against a plain gray background, flanked above and below by a wide band comprising three rows of narrow interlocking triangles in colors of black, white, and brown; Inner white border and outer black border frame rug on all four edges and are straight-edged along ends and consist of interlocking triangles along sides; Rug lacks selvage cords; End cords are white; Border is interrupted by gray “spirit Line” extending to gray center of rug.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 79.5, Length = 113.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0009   CAS 2013-0003-0009; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Shiprock area
Maker's Name Barbara Benally
Date of Manufacture 1980
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural (white) wool; Weft: 2 ply processed natural, carded, and dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular sandpainting style rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of sandpainting motif from the Beautyway ceremony, showing the four sacred mountains in the center (in the sacred colors of blue, white, yellow, and black) surrounded by four stylized frogs (also in the four sacred colors) alternating with the four sacred plants, namely corn, tobacco, beans, and squash (in this rendition, beans are actually shown twice in lieu of tobacco); Surrounding the entire sandpainting on three sides is a rainbow guardian yei with a white lower body, an elongated blue and coral-colored midsection, and a brown face; The top of the painting which is not protected by the guardian yei is protected by a pair of smaller frogs (1 yellow and 12 black); Entire sandpainting is woven on a plain tan background, framed on all four edges by a plain gray border; Selvage and end cords are white. This rug was awarded a first prize ribbon at the 1980 New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, NM.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 132.0, Length = 142.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0010   CAS 2013-0003-0010; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Shiprock area
Maker's Name Barbara Benally
Date of Manufacture 1983
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural (white) wool; Weft: 2 ply processed natural, carded, and dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular sandpainting style rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of the Feathered Arrow People sandpainting motif, comprising the sacred lake in the center, surrounded by four standing deity figures, each similarly costumed and each with pair of streamers suspended from each outstretched arm and flanked on one side by a bow and on the other by an arrow or a feathered staff (?); Two of the figures are similar in their colors and accessories, while the other two are also more similar to each other in the same respects; Alternating with the deity figures is a multi-branched plant, depicted in similar fashion but in different colors (yellow, white, blue, and black) corresponding to the four sacred colors; A red and blue rainbow streamer with black and white eagle feathers at either end surrounds and protects the painting on three sides; The fourth or open side of the painting is protected by two smaller guardian figures, one in black and one in white; Entire sandpainting is woven on a plain tan background; Selvage and end cords are white. This rug was awarded a first prize ribbon at the 1983 New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, NM.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 132.0, Length = 146.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0011   CAS 2013-0003-0011; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Coconino
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Cedar Ridge
Maker's Name Bessie Sellers
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural, carded, and dyed wool; Aniline (black) and vegetal (gold) dyes
Description Rectangular Storm Pattern style rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with joins; Design consists of a series of concentric rectangular motifs in center in carded brown, black, and white with white zigzag lines radiating out from each corner to smaller but similar concentric rectangular units in similar colors in each corner of the rug, all woven on a gold-colored background; Narrow white inner border and wider black outer border frame rug along all four edges; Borders are straight-edged along both ends of rug and form a reciprocating feather pattern along the sides; Selvage and end cords are white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 79.7, Length = 99.5
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0012   CAS 2013-0003-0012; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Coconino
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural, carded, and dyed wool; Vegetal dye (gold)
Description Rectangular Storm Pattern rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with interlocking joins; Pattern begins in center with column of stacked gold colored bars and diamonds on white background, flanked along both sides by column of stacked black bars and diamonds, the latter continuing in terraced segments extending to each corner of the rug, where the final segment is bisected by a gold-colored vertical bar; Remaining spaces on design field are filled with geometric elements, including feather like motif and a waterbug motif, in colors of black, white, and gold; Background of design field is dark gray; Design is framed along all four edges by a double border, the inner one being white and the outer one being black; Both borders are straight edged along ends of rug and form a reciprocating pattern of terraced triangles along both sides; Rug does not have selvage cords; End cords are white; Weft yarns of this rug are extremely coarsely spun, making the rug very thick.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 90.5, Length = 148.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0013   CAS 2013-0003-0013; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Dinnebito
Maker's Name Betty Lou Begay
Date of Manufacture 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply re-spun processed natural, carded, and dyed wool; Aniline dyes (red and black)
Description Rectangular Storm Pattern rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with interlocking joins; Center rectangular motif contains several concentric terraced diamond shapes in black, white, and two shades of gray, flanked along the sides by a vertical gray bars with feather like projections on a white background; This latter motif continues in terraced segments from each corner of the center motif toward each corner of the rug, where each terminates in smaller rectangular motif containing a miniature Navajo rug whose design consists of vertical columns of white, black, and gray triangles; Numerous other design units in black, white, and gray fill the remaining space of the design field, all on a red background; Entire design is framed on all four edges by an inner gray border and an outer black border, which are straight-edged along the ends of the rug and which form a reciprocating pattern of paired terraced triangles along the sides of the rug; Rug does not have selvage cords, but outermost warp is doubled; End cords are red.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 80.0, Length = 113.2
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0014   CAS 2013-0003-0014; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Chinle
Maker's Name Ella Yazzie
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply re-spun processed natural, carded, and dyed wool; Aniline dyes (red and black)
Description Rectangular Chinle-style rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of 4 bands that each contain a row of contiguous concentric serrated diamonds in red, white, and black on a medium gray background, alternating with five plainer bands; Of the five plainer bands, the outermost one at either end has a decorative gray band in center, flanked by plain red and white bands, all on black background, while the 3 remaining plainer bands show the same decorative gray center band, but it is flanked by a red and white band woven in the beading technique, again on a black background; Selvage and end cords are all black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 71.2, Length = 102.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0015   CAS 2013-0003-0015; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Chinle
Maker's Name Ella Yazzie
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply re-spun processed natural and dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular Chinle-style rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of 3 bands that each contain a row of contiguous concentric serrated diamonds in rose, navy blue, white, and maroon on a mauve background, alternating with four plainer bands; Of the four plainer bands, the outermost one at either end has a decorative mauve and navy blue band in center that is woven in Crystal technique, flanked by plain rose, white and navy blue bands, while the 2 remaining plainer bands show the same decorative mauve and navy blue center band, but it is flanked by a rose and white band and a navy blue and mauve band, both woven in the beading technique; Selvage and end cords are all mauve. Compare this rug with CAS 2013-0004-0002, another rug by Ella Yazzie and whose design is identical.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 50.2, Length = 73.0
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0016   CAS 2013-0003-0016; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Tsaile, AZ area
Maker's Name “S”
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply processed natural and dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular Chinle-style rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of 4 bands that each contain a row of contiguous concentric serrated diamonds in spruce green, white, gray-tan, and rust brown on a spruce green background, alternating with five plainer bands, each made up of very narrow bands in spruce green, white, gray-tan, and rust brown on a background of medium brown; Weaver’s initial (?) “S’ is woven in white near one corner of rug; Selvage and end cords are both gray-tan and medium brown (both colors on each side and each end). See CAS 2013-0004-0005 for another rug by same weaver.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 50.8, Length = 77.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0017   CAS 2013-0003-0017; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Two Grey Hills
Maker's Name Lillian Lee
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural and carded wool
Description Rectangular Two Grey Hills style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with interlocking joins; Design consists of a single large single large diamond motif in the center, made of many smaller concentric terraced diamonds, some of which are plain and others with hooked appendages in colors of dark brown, white, and medium gray on a tan background; Three smaller terraced diamonds (1 each in medium brown, black, and white) are located in each corner; Triple border frames the rug along all four edges; Innermost border consists of row of contiguous gray terraced triangles along sides and outlined in medium brown, followed by a reciprocating border in white; Both of these borders are straight edged along the ends of the rug; Outermost border is plain black and is straight edged along all four sides; Gray spirit line extends from innermost gray border to outer edge of rug near one corner; Selvage cords are tan and end cords are black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 89.5, Length = 129.2
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0018   CAS 2013-0003-0018; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Toadlena
Maker's Name Larry Nathaniel
Date of Manufacture 1992
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural, carded, and dyed wool; Aniline dye (black)
Description Rectangular Two Grey Hills style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with interlocking joins; Geometric design includes a large double composite and concentric diamond in the center in colors of medium brown, white, black, and darker gray-brown, all outlined in a open network of black with light and medium brown terraced triangles at each turn; Large triangle comprising several concentric triangles in similar colors and design fills each corner of the rug, all of which are woven on a very light gray background; Triple border in white, medium gray, and black frames rug along all four edges; Inner white and light gray borders show reciprocating pattern of terraced triangles along sides, while their edges are straight along the ends; Outermost black border is straight edged along all four edges except for series of short rectangular projections along the sides, pointing toward center of rug; Light gray spirit line extends from light gray background across all three borders in one corner of rug; Selvage and end cords are light gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 86.6, Length = 138.1
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0019   CAS 2013-0003-0019; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Mary Blackhorse
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply natural, carded, and dyed wool; Aniline dye (red and black); Vegetal (?) dye (gold)
Description Rectangular Teec Nos Pos style rug, woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of a disparate black diamond in the center, within a larger white terraced diamond, all on a dark gray background; Small black terraced diamond outlined in red and enclosing a gold-colored 4-point star is located in each corner of the rug; Double border frames rug on all four edges; Inner narrow border is gold-colored and straight edged, but also has pendant gold-colored flags along its outer edge which overlap the wider outermost black border; A very narrow white band has been woven along each end of the rug; Rug does not have selvage cords; End cords are white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 93.5, Length = 152.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0020   CAS 2013-0003-0020; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: probably Crystal area
Maker's Name M. Begay
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural and dyed wool; Vegetal dyes
Description Rectangular Crystal-style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Borderless, banded design consists of plain, wavy Crystal-weave, and design horizontal bands, predominately in shades of yellow; Each end begins with plain bands in medium brown, pale yellow, and white; Next are two bands woven in wavy Crystal-weave technique in gold and white or gold and yellow: Center of rug shows a design band (repeated 4 times) of contiguous arrow shapes (pale yellow, light and medium brown, and white) alternating with double bands woven in wavy Crystal-weave technique; Selvage and end cords are gray. This rug was awarded a red second place ribbon at the 1982 New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, NM.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 84.0, Length = 120.5
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0021   CAS 2013-0003-0021; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Lillian Joe
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural carded and dyed wool; Vegetal dyes
Description Large rectangular Crystal style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with interlocking joins; Banded, borderless design consists of a band of diamonds joined by double lozenges that is repeated six times; The bands at each end are woven in dark and light gray on a tan background, while the other four bands are woven in medium brown and light gray on a tan background; Alternating with the design bands is a less decorative band that includes a central band woven in beading technique in several 2-color combinations (medium gray and yellow; light gray and dark brown; dark gray and gold; mauve and dark brown; light and dark gray; rust brown and golden mustard; and dark gray and brown mustard); Each beaded panel is flanked on either side by a line of white-tipped gray or dark brown feather designs on a brown mustard background; Plain dark gray band is woven along each end of rug; Selvage cords are light gray; End cords are mustard colored. Crystal style rugs usually have wavy pattern bands, where this one has the beaded bands and those with feather designs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 120.5, Length = 216.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0022   CAS 2013-0003-0022; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Crystal
Maker's Name Irene Clark (b. 1934)
Date of Manufacture 1993
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural, carded, and dyed wool; Vegetal dyes
Description Small rectangular Crystal-style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with interlocking joins; Banded and borderless design includes a central horizontal band of truncated diamonds (white outlined in tan) on a dark brown background bordered by a serrated zigzag line in brown mustard color, all on plain gray background; On either side of the central band is a wider band that contains a row of four contiguous concentric, terraced diamonds (brown mustard, green, white, medium and dark brown, rust brown) on a rust brown background; At either end is a sequence of three narrow bands: the first one shows a row of 1- small serrated, concentric diamonds in dark brown and brown mustard or gold and brown mustard, all on a gray background; Second narrow band at end is woven in Crystal wavy technique in rust brown and gray; Final band along each end is plain rust brown; Selvage cords are olive green; End cords are gray; Selvage and end cords are braided together at each corner. Irene Clark is known for her bold designs and use of darker vegetal colors than those typically associated with Crystal style rugs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 61.3, Length = 73.2
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0023   CAS 2013-0003-0023; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Crystal
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural, carded, and dyed wool; Vegetal dyes (yellow and 3 shades of gold); Aniline dye (green)
Description Rectangular Crystal or Wide Ruins style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave with non-interlocking joins; Borderless, banded design consists of five horizontal design bands, each showing a row of contiguous serrated, concentric diamonds in colors of gold, light and dark gray, and white on a gold background; Center design band is twice as wide and more elaborate than the others; Alternating with the design bands are 6 secondary composite bands, each of which includes a central band woven in the wavy Crystal-style weave in gold and dark gray on a light gray background, edged in dark green and pale yellow and then flanked on either side by another band woven in the Crystal style weave in gold and light gray; Selvage cords are gold (same color as background of design bands); End cords are a slightly darker shade of gold.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 88.4, Length = 144.5
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0024   CAS 2013-0003-0024; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Chambers
Maker's Name Marjorie Spencer
Date of Manufacture 1982
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural, carded, and dyed wool; Vegetal dyes
Description Rectangular Wide Ruins style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Borderless banded design consists of four horizontal bands showing row of contiguous small serrated and concentric diamonds in at least 5 vegetal colors on a dark brown background, flanked above and below by parallel zigzag bands of small stacked triangles on a dark olive green; Alternating with the primary design bands are 5 equally complex bands comprised of narrow bands woven in the beading technique, using at least 6 different vegetal colors; Triple selvage cords are three different vegetal colors and end cords are dark olive green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.2, Length = 119.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0025   CAS 2013-0003-0025; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1982
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural and dyed wool; Vegetal dyes
Description Rectangular Wide Ruins style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Borderless, banded design includes 4 horizontal design bands; Two of the bands show a row of contiguous concentric serrated diamonds (in tan, gold, and rose) flanked on either side by a row of tan diamonds edged in rose with a narrow band woven in beaded technique down center of tan diamonds, all on gold-colored background; Other two design bands are similar except that the first row of diamonds are pine green, gold, and rose; Alternating with the design bands are plain bands that are mostly tan or light gray, with white, rose and gold accents; Selvage and end cords are all tan. This rug was awarded a first place ribbon in 1982 at the New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, NM.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 95.3, Length = 136.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0026   CAS 2013-0003-0026; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area; Community: Winslow
Maker's Name Geneva Shabi (Geneva Shabi Owens) (b. 1959)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1992
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun (or re-spun processed) natural, carded, and dyed wool; Aniline dyes (black and dark brown)
Description Rectangular Wide Ruins style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Borderless, banded design consists of two alternating horizontal design bands (one is repeated 4 times, the other 3 times), each of which show a line of very small and intricately woven concentric serrated diamonds in black, white, several shades of brown, and two shades of gray; At each end of the rug is a band that is woven in the beading technique, using the same colors, on a light brown background; Selvage and end cords are dark brown. Geneva Shabi is the daughter of Marjorie Spencer, a well known weaver of Wide Ruins style rugs, whose work is also represented in the CAS Navajo textile collection. This rug was awarded a “Best in Class” ribbon in 1992 at the Navajo Nation Fair, Window Rock AZ.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 77.7, Length = 110.0
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0027   CAS 2013-0003-0027; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Kinlichee
Maker's Name Sadie Curtis (b. ca. 1930)
Date of Manufacture 1979
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural and dyed wool; Aniline dyes (black and red)
Description Rectangular rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with interlocking joins; Borderless, banded design replicates an historic 19th Century wearing blanket and includes four black bands alternating with 3 red bands, with an additional narrow red band at each end; Each black band has a narrow red and black band woven in the beading technique extending across its center, while the two red bands nearest the ends each contain motif of paired white terraced triangles outlined in black with attached rectilinear spirals, the entire motif repeated three times; The red band across the center of the rug contains a terraced black zigzag line; Selvage and end cords are red and are braided together at each corner. Sadie Curtis is the sister of Elsie Wilson and Mae Jim, and the aunt of Ruby Wilson Hubbard, also well known weavers; Mae Jim and Rub Hubbard’s works are also represented in the CAS Navajo textile collection.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 91.6, Length = 153.3
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0028   CAS 2013-0003-0028; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Kinlichee
Maker's Name Ruby Hubbard
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply
Description Small rectangular Ganado style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with interlocking joins; Design consists of two light gray terraced diamonds in center, each edged by a line of contiguous black and white terraced triangles with even smaller black and white terraced triangles extending out from the edges; Two-toned light and dark gray terraced triangles fill each corner of the rug and the side spaces between the two large central diamonds, all on a red background; Narrow white border and a wider black one frame the rug on all four edges; The white border is serrated along the sides, forming a reciprocating border with the red background on one side and also with the black border on the other side; Both borders are straight-edged along the ends of the rug; White “spirit line” extends through black border near one corner of rug; Selvage and end cords are dark gray. Ruby Hubbard is the daughter of Elsie Wilson, whose sisters are Sadie Curtis and Mae Jim. All four women are well known Navajo weavers. Sadie Curtis and Mae Jim are also represented in the CAS collection of Navajo textiles.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 61.7, Length = 93.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0029   CAS 2013-0003-0029; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Kinlichee
Maker's Name Mae Jim (1936-1994)
Date of Manufacture 1982
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun (or re-spun processed) natural, carded, and dyed wool: Aniline dyes (black and red)
Description Large rectangular Ganado style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with interlocking joins; Design includes two large concentric terraced diamonds in center (predominantly gray, but also red, black, and white) with numerous smaller geometric shapes filling the corners and remaining spaces, all on a red background; Inner border shows a reciprocating pattern of airy terraced gray and red triangles around all four edges of rug, while the outer border is black and straight-edged along all four edges; Thin gray “spirit line” extends across black border in one corner of the rug; Selvage and end cords are red. Mae Jim is the sister of Sadie Curtis and Elsie Wilson and the aunt of Ruby Wilson Hubbard, all of whom are well known Navajo weavers. Sadie Curtis and Ruby Hubbard are also represented in the CAS collection of Navajo textiles.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 140.3, Length = 184.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0030   CAS 2013-0003-0030; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Sanders
Maker's Name Winnie James (aka Martha Smith) (b. ca. 1940)
Date of Manufacture 1982
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural and dyed wool; Vegetal dyes (9 colors)
Description Small rectangular Burntwater style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of a single large diamond in the center which is actually a series of concentric serrated or terraced diamonds in successive colors (light brown, white, tan, dark brown, blue-gray, dark pine green, light green, and gold) on a pale green background; Terraced white triangle fills each corner of the rug; Main design field is framed along all four edges by an inner pale mustard colored border that is outlined by a white, serrated border, all on a light brown outer border; A narrow band woven in the beading technique (dark brown and gold, edged in white and dark brown) extends across the width of the rug at each end; Selvage cords are brownish-green, and end cords are a darker green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 70.5, Length = 99.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0031   CAS 2013-0003-0031; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Many Farms
Maker's Name Elizabeth Yazzie (b. 1947)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun and commercial natural and dyed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Pictorial design depicts a night time Navajo yeibichai dance, featuring a row of four male and four female yeibichai dancers, led by Hastseyalti (Talking God) and Tone’nili, all facing a seated female patient; In the foreground are four hitched wagons, two hogans, a brush shelter wherein two women are preparing frybread, and several rows of seated and standing men and women watching the dancers; To the left of the dancers is another hogan and in the background are more spectators, three additional wagons, and two unhitched horses; Blue hills and brown buttes are silhouetted against a gray night sky filled with white stars; A straight-edged dark brown border frames the rug along all four edges; Single-yarn gray “spirit line” extends across border from night sky in upper left corner of rug; Weaver’s initials (“E.Y”) are woven into the lower left corner of the border; Selvage and end cords are dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 112.8, Length = 98.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0032   CAS 2013-0003-0032; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Louise Bia
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply commercial wool; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Pictorial design depicts a typical Navajo family scene, showing nine sheep grazing in the foreground, while a man leads his horse from the left In front of an unhitched wagon) toward a woman, seated in the center, who is preparing frybread over a campfire; Behind her is a hogan, and to the right of her is another woman and child and another woman seated in front of a rug on a loom; Two cows and two horses graze in the background, and in the more distant background are rust colored buttes against a blue sky with white clouds; A narrow red inner border and a wider black outer border frame the rug along all four edges; Rug does not have selvage cords; End cords are white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 106.5, Length = 88.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0003-0033   CAS 2013-0003-0033; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Helena Begay
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Cotton string; Weft: Singly ply commercial wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Small nearly square rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Pictorial design depicts a typical Navajo family scene, with an earth-covered log hogan in the center,and a pickup truck on one side and a blue blanket hanging from a hitching post on the other side; A woman herds 5 white sheep in the foreground, while two red and white cows graze in the background; In the more distant background are a series of flat-topped mesas leading into a canyon, with two white clouds overhead in a pale gray sky; Entire scene is woven on a gray-brown background; Black border frames rug along all four edges; Border is straight-edged along top and bottom, but serrated along both sides; Rug does not have selvage cords; End cords are white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 41.0, Length = 38.5
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0034   CAS 2013-0003-0034; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Coconino
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Cedar Ridge
Maker's Name Daisy Nockideneh (b. 1955)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1993
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: single ply handspun wool; Weft: single ply handspun natural and aniline-dyed wool; Aniline dyes (many colors)
Description Small rectangular Tree of Life style rug, woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with interlock joins; Pictorial design consists of a stylized corn plant growing out of a Navajo wedding basket; Perched on each branch of the corn plant and flying in the surrounding space are 16 multi-colored birds, all woven on a white background; that is edged in dark brown around all four edges of the rug; An outer pale blue border also frames the rug on all four edges; Borders’ edges are straight along top and bottom, but zigzagged along sides; Selvage and end cords are white. Daisy Nockideneh is a cousin of Evelyn Tunney, also known for her “Tree of Life” pictorial rugs. See CAS 2013-0004-0008 for rug by Evelyn Tunney.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 34.5, Length = 55.8
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0035   CAS 2013-0003-0035; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Sanders area
Maker's Name Stanley Begay (b. 1960)
Date of Manufacture 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply processed wool: Vegetal and/or aniline dyes
Description Rectangular rug woven primarily in plain weft-faced tapestry technique, with extensive “raised outline” technique employed along edges of most geometric design elements and motifs; Extremely complex design consists of several diamond shapes in center, and all remaining areas filled with smaller motifs, with the edges on each outlined with a “raised outline,” accomplished by weaving the weft over two warps instead of just one; Entire design field is woven on a background of alternating narrow blue and gray vertical stripes,but within each design motif, the gray vertical stripes are replaced with a different color; Four narrow borders frame the rug along all four edges, with each one also following the dual color scheme of narrow blue stripes alternating with those of a different color; Beginning from the interior, the borders are rose and blue, then dark gray and blue, next is white and blue, and the outermost border is medium gray and blue; Each of the borders are straight-edged along the top and bottom; Along the sides, the three inner borders are zigzags, while the outermost border is a series of paired right triangles; Selvage and end cords are pale blue. This style of rug developed from the Raised Outline style that originated in the Coal Mine Mesa area of the western Navajo Reservation. Later, most of the residents of that area were relocated to tribal lands near Sanders, AZ, and the style became known as the “New Lands” style. It is primarily an adaptation of the Teec Nos Pos style design, woven in pastel colors typical of the Sanders and Burntwater areas.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 86.0, Length = 128.0
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0036   CAS 2013-0003-0036; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Sanders area
Maker's Name Frieda Scott
Date of Manufacture 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply processed wool; Aniline and/or vegetal dyes
Description Rectangular rug woven primarily in plain weft-faced tapestry technique, with extensive “raised outline” technique employed along edges of most geometric design elements and motifs; Extremely complex design consists of two large concentric terraced diamonds in center, and all remaining areas filled with half- and quarter concentric terraced diamonds, with the edges on each outlined with a “raised outline,” accomplished by weaving the weft over two warps instead of just one; Entire design field is woven on a background of narrow mauve vertical stripes, alternating with stripes of a different color within each design motif; Entire rug is woven in pastel colors; Five narrow borders frame the rug along all four edges, with each one also following the dual color scheme of narrow mauve stripes alternating with those of a different color; Beginning from the interior, the borders are mauve and tan, then mauve and lilac, next is mauve and tan again, then mauve and peach, and the outermost border is mauve and medium brown; Each of the borders are straight-edged along the top and bottom; Along the sides, the inner border is straight-edged, while the remaining borders are reciprocating, based on alternating triangles and rectangles; Arrow symbol woven into border in one corner, probably the weaver’s hallmark; Rug lacks selvage cords; End cords are tan. This style of rug developed from the Raised Outline style that originated in the Coal Mine Mesa area of the western Navajo Reservation. Later, most of the residents of that area were relocated to tribal lands near Sanders, AZ, and the style became known as the “New Lands” style. It is primarily an adaptation of the Teec Nos Pos style, but woven in pastel colors.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 91.3, Length = 146.2
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0037   CAS 2013-0003-0037; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle blanket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Coconino
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Tuba City
Maker's Name Katie Huskon
Date of Manufacture 1982
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural, carded, and dyed wool; Vegetal dye (yellow)
Description Rectangular double saddle blanket woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Borderless and banded design consists of alternating plain and decorative horizontal bands; At each end is a band that includes two black and brown feather motifs; Next band is a composite band of three narrower bands (two are alternating black and brown, while the third one is alternating gray and yellow); This same composite band is also repeated across the blanket’s center; Remainder of blanket shows wide plain bands alternating with a narrower composite band (either black & gray or gray & yellow); The plain bands, as well as the background of the decorative end bands are actually woven with brown and white yarn, with each color passing over and under the same warps with each pass, yielding narrow vertical columns of each color; Rug does not have selvage cords; End cords are white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 79.0, Length = 146.3
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0038   CAS 2013-0003-0038; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle blanket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Coconino
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Tuba City
Maker's Name Katie Huskon
Date of Manufacture 1982
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural, carded, and dyed wool; Vegetal dye (yellow); Aniline dye (black)
Description Rectangular double saddle blanket woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with interlocking joins; Borderless and banded design consists of alternating plain and decorative horizontal bands; At each end is a band that includes a large black, gray, and white cross-shaped motif in each corner, on a white background; The remainder of the blanket is woven with composite bands (black, brown, white, gray, and yellow) alternating with plain white bands; Composite band is repeated 5 times, while the plain white band is repeated 4 times; Rug does not have selvage cords; End cords are white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 78.5, Length = 147.0
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0039   CAS 2013-0003-0039; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Cotton string; Weft: 4-ply Germantown wool; Aniline dyes (red, light and dark green, yellow, navy blue)
Description Rectangular Germantown rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of two serrated vertical zigzag lines (white, navy blue, and yellow) extending up the center of rug, forming two open diamonds that enclose a stack of open dark green diamonds, and two open half diamonds at either end that enclose a white and light green terraced concentric diamond; Three open serrated diamond shapes (light green, yellow, and dark green) extend in from each side; Background of design field is red; Sides of rug are framed by a border of juxtaposed yellow and navy blue triangles; At each end, the rug is framed by an interior navy blue band with a row of small yellow triangles along the actual design field, and finally a plain red band that extends across the entire width of the rug; Along the one intact end, traces of blue and yellow yarn fringes can still be seen; Design on the side border is slightly different at each corner; Selvage and end cords are maroon.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 98.0, Length = 131.3 (as is)
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0040   CAS 2013-0003-0040; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1890
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun black wool; Weft: 4-ply Germantown wool; Aniline dyes (red, black, maroon, yellow, and green)
Description Large rectangular Germantown Eyedazzler rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; All over design consists of three vertical columns of concentric straight-edged and serrated diamonds in colors of red, black, yellow, green, and maroon on a maroon background; A column of similar half-diamonds (but lacking yellow) is located along each side of the rug; Rug is framed along all four edges by an interior red border and an outer black border, both of which are straight-edged; Selvage and end cords are red; Augmented tassels of red, black, and yellow yarn are sewn into each corner.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 141.5, Length = 191.0
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0041   CAS 2013-0003-0041; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural carded, and dyed wool; Aniline dye (red and blue-black)
Description Large rectangular Transitional Period non-regional rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; All over design consists of three columns of concentric, terraced diamonds in blue-black, red, white,and medium brown on a carded gray-brown background, the latter forming a network pattern of horizontal zigzag bands; Concentric, terraced half-diamonds fill the remaining areas along the sides and ends; Rug is framed along all four edges with a band of contiguous red triangles on the inside and a reciprocating band of tan triangles on the outside; Rug does not have selvage cords; End cords are light brown (with some red wool mixed in) at one end and medium brown along the opposite end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 148.0, Length = ca. 206.5
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0003-0042   CAS 2013-0003-0042; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural brown wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural and dyed wool; Aniline dye (red, black, yellow-green, orange, and tan)
Description Large rectangular Transitional Period rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Borderless, banded design consists of multi-colored horizontal bands (red, black, tan, yellow-green, and orange) with sawtooth edges alternating with plain gray bands with sawtooth edges; Multi-colored band is repeated five times and the gray band is repeated six times; At each end of the rug is a band with a narrow black and white band on a red background, with only the innermost edge having the sawtooth edge; Selvage cords are red; End cords are gray on one end and gray and white on the opposite end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 128.5, Length = 200.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0004-0001   CAS 2013-0004-0001; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Possibly Utah
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation: Community: Hatch, UT area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: single ply natural wool; Wefts; 2-ply natural and aniline-dyed commercial wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular yei-style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of row of six standing yei figures, each with deep gold-colored legs and faces; Two of the figures are dressed in red and hold red and white streamers in each hand and two others are dressed in medium brown and hold brown and black streamers; The two figures in the center are dressed in black and red, respectively and hold a red and gold staff between them, while the one dress in black holds a gold and black streamer and the one dressed in white holds a red and white streamer; A 7th guardian yei is located at one end of the rug, with its body continuing along the bottom and up the other side; Its face and legs are gold-colored, most of its body is black, and it is dressed in a medium brown and black skirt; All figures are woven on a medium gray background, and entire scene is framed along all four edges by an inner white border and an outer black border, whose edges are straight along the ends and share a reciprocating serrated edge along the long sides; Selvage and end cords are all medium gray; Typical of yei-style rugs, this one was woven longer than wide, although it is intended to be viewed wider than long.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 79.7, Length = 111.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0004-0002   CAS 2013-0004-0002; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation: Community: Hatch, UT area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: multi-ply commercial cotton or synthetic string; Warps: 3-ply commercial wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular yei-style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of row of three standing yei figures, each with white legs, upper torsos, and faces, and wearing multi-colored skirts and holding long feather and ribbon streamers in their outstretched hands; A fourth guardian yei with white legs, upper torso and face and half red-half turquoise colored body is located along one side of the rig, with its body extending along the bottom and up the other side; All figures are woven on a light gray background and rug lacks a border; Rug does not have selvage cords; End cords are white; Typical of yei-style rugs, this one was woven longer than wide, although it is intended to be viewed wider than long.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.2, Length = 87.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0004-0003   CAS 2013-0004-0003; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation: Community: Chinle
Maker's Name Ella Yazzie
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: single ply natural wool; Warps: Single ply processed and spun wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular Chinle-style rug woven entirely in plain weft faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Borderless, banded design consists of horizontal bands including a design band of concentric serrated diamonds in dark blue, rose, and white on a light gray background, with the entire band repeated three times, alternating with plainer bands in the same colors; The bands at either end of the rug are plain straight edged bands, while the two plainer bands toward the center of the rug also include the beading technique, accomplished by changing the color of the weft yarn with each pass of the shuttle so that the same color yarn passes over or under only the even or odd numbered warps; Selvage cords and end cords are blue-gray in color. Compare this rug with CAS 2013-0003-0015, another rug by Ella Yazzie and whose design is identical.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.9, Length = 72.6
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0004-0004   CAS 2013-0004-0004; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation: Community: Nazlini-Ganado area
Maker's Name Mrs. Reed
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Singly ply natural wool; Wefts: Single ply processed wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular Chinle-style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Borderless, banded design consists of alternating design bands (repeated 3 times) and plain bands (repeated 4 times); Design band shows row of contiguous black serrated diamonds, edged with white and gray hourglass shapes, all on deep red background; “Plain” bands show a narrow “beaded” red, black (or brown) and white band flanked by wavy Crystal-weave (white and gray-brown) band, then by plain gray-brown band, and finally by narrow wavy band (on innermost bands) or by “beaded” black and white band (on end bands); Selvage cords and end cords are black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 63.0, Length = 102.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0004-0005   CAS 2013-0004-0005; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation: Community: Tsaile, AZ area
Maker's Name “S”
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: single ply natural wool; Warps: single ply processed wool; Aniline dyes
Description Small rectangular Wide Ruins style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Borderless, banded design shows a design band of a row of concentric serrated diamonds (white and dark brown), on a light brown background and flanked by zigzag serrated lines in medium brown and white on a dark brown background, the entire band repeated four times; Alternating with the design band and repeated five times is a plain band of medium brown, with several lines of light brown woven across the center in a wavy Crystal-style weave; Letter “S” is woven near one corner; Very narrow dark brown band is located at each end of rug; Both selvage cords and end cords are light brown. See CAS 2013-0003-0016 for another rug by same weaver.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 44.2, Length = 64.5
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0004-0006   CAS 2013-0004-0006; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Mary White
Date of Manufacture 1982
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: multi-ply commercial wool yarn; Wefts: Single ply processed wool yarn; Aniline dyes (red and black)
Description Rectangular non-regional style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry weave with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of two large conjoined concentric and terraced diamonds in center of rug in colors of light gray, red,white, and black, flanked along the sides by half- and quarter-diamonds in white and red, all on a light gray background; Plain, straight-edged black border frames rug along all four edges; Light gray “spirit line” extends from light gray background across black border to edge of rug near one corner; Selvage cords and end cords are light gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 64.4, Length = 118.7
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0004-0007   CAS 2013-0004-0007; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Utah
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation: Community: Hatch, UT area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: single ply natural wool; Wefts: single ply processed wool yarn; Aniline dye (red)
Description Rectangular non-regional style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Borderless, banded design consists of band of one whole and two half serrated diamonds in light gray extending across the center of the rug on a red background; Above and below the central band are alternating red and light gray zigzag bands with serrated edges; Narrow black band is woven near each end of rug, just before final band that is slightly darker red than remainder of rug; Selvage cords and end cords are bright red.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 56.7, Length = 96.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0004-0008   CAS 2013-0004-0008; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Coconino
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Cedar Ridge
Maker's Name Evelyn Tunney (Evelyn Tunney Tsosie) (b. 1947)
Date of Manufacture 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: multi-ply commercial wool yarn; Wefts: single ply commercial wool yarn; Aniline dyes (many, many colors)
Description Rectangular “Tree of Life” style rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; Design consists of a central stylized dark green cornstalk growing out of a Navajo wedding basket and extending up the center of the rug; A pair of multi-colored birds are either perched on or flying above each of the cornstalk’s nine paired leaves, with numerous other multi-colored birds and flowers arranged in paired columns on either side of the cornstalk and/or perched on several additional branches that are not actually connected to the cornstalk; Entire scene is woven on a plain white background; Triple border frames rug along sides with the inner border of dark green and turquoise blue having zigzag, serrated edges; Ends of rug are also framed in the same colors, but the green and turquoise blue border is very narrow compared to the black one and all edges are straight; Selvage cords are tan and end cords are light gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 84.5, Length = 120.2
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0004-0009   CAS 2013-0004-0009; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Rough Rock area
Maker's Name _____ Tsosie
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: single ply handspun wool; Wefts: single ply handspun wool; Aniline dyes (red, black, and blue)
Description Small, non-regional style rectangular rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry weave; Double-faced design consists of series of two-color horizontal bands, each made up of alternating bands in red & black, black & white, or gray & red; Narrow band at either end of rug is plain black; Selvage cords are light blue and end cords are off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.3, Length = 73.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0004-0010   CAS 2013-0004-0010; Saddle blanket
Category Textiles
Object Name Saddle blanket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Utah
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation: Community: Hatch, UT area
Maker's Name _____ Gleason
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980-1993
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: single ply handspun wool; Wefts: single ply handspun natural, carded, and aniline dyed wool; Aniline dyes (red and black)
Description Rectangular single saddle blanket woven mostly in diamond twill technique except for narrow band at either end which is woven in plain weft-faced tapestry technique; Double-faced design consists of five horizontal bands, each woven in two colors in diamond twill; Center band is black and white, flanked above and below by a red and gray band, and end bands are white and gray; Narrow plain tapestry bands at either end are both gray, but one of them is woven over paired warps; Selvage and end cords are all black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 61.0, Length = 75.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0004-0011   CAS 2013-0004-0011; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
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. 1980-1993
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Single ply handspun natural wool; Weft: Single ply handspun natural, carded, and dyed wool; Aniline dye (black)
Description Small rectangular Optical Illusion style rug, woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with interlocking joins; All over design consists of horizontal zigzag lines comprising alternating black and white parallelograms on a gray background, resulting in the illusion of stacked 3-dimensional cubes; Ends of rug are bordered by an interior gray band and an outer black band; Rug does not have selvage cords; End cords are black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.3, Length = 46.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0075   CAS 2013-0006-0075; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Pandanus leaves: Dye from carbon paper
Description Sleeping mat woven entirely of natural and dyed pandanus leaves in an under one / over one plaiting technique; Both warps and wefts run diagonally, turning at the ends and sides to form self selvages; Some of the fiber ends are twisted along the ends and braided to form an additional reinforcing band, which also continues along the sides, several cm in from the edges; Secondary weft fibers are dyed purple and woven in an overlay pattern to form a rectangular border comprising contiguous triangles along all four edges of the mat; Center area of mat is plain, as is the reverse face; According to donor, the purple dye was derived from office carbon paper and that this mat was typical of the weaving from the Mortlocks Region in both style and quality.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 117.0, Length = ca. 228.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0076   CAS 2013-0006-0076; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Pandanus leaves: Dye from carbon paper
Description Sleeping mat woven entirely of natural and dyed pandanus leaves in an under one / over one plaiting technique; Both warps and wefts run diagonally, turning at the ends and sides to form self selvages; Some of the fiber ends are twisted along the ends and braided to form an additional reinforcing band, which also continues along the sides, several cm in from the edges; Secondary weft fibers are dyed purple and woven in an overlay pattern to form multiple concentric borders, including straight and rectilinear borders and a wide border comprising composite squares framing all four edges of the mat; Center area of mat is plain, as is the reverse face; According to donor, the purple dye was derived from office carbon paper, and quality and style of this mat are both typical of the weaving from the Mortlocks Region.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 111.2, Length = ca. 202.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0077   CAS 2013-0006-0077; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Plant fiber; Aniline dyes; Wool yarn
Description Woman’s wraparound skirt made from small bundles of 3 or 4 long grass stems that are grouped together by color (natural undyed or dyed purple, pink, yellow, green or orange); In each grouping 3 or 4 bundles of like-colored stems, one end of each bundle is doubled or folded over to form a loop and then secured with maroon-colored commercial wool yarn, woven in a twining technique; The next bundle is then laid alongside and the twining continues.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 89.0, Length = ca. 77.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0017   CAS 2014-0001-0017; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. East Sepik River Province
County
Other Geographic Data Palembei Village
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial string; Aniline dyes
Description Large string bag made entirely with looped string with all-over pattern of horizontal bands in several shades of brown; Narrow band around top of bag is crocheted (?), also in several shades of brown; Ends of bags are drawn up together at top center eliminating any actual carrying strap; Bags of this type are used for carrying all manner of goods.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 66.0, Length = ca. 79.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0018   CAS 2014-0001-0018; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. East Sepik River Province
County
Other Geographic Data Palembei Village
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial string; Aniline dyes
Description Large string bag made entirely with looped string with all-over pattern of horizontal bands in colors of yellow, rust brown, black, and white’ Narrow band around top of bag is crocheted (?) in colors of white, navy blue, yellow, and fuchsia; Single carrying strap is also crocheted (?) and is white; Bags of this type are used for carrying all manner of goods.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 56.0, Length = ca. 94.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0048   CAS 2014-0001-0048; Basket (backpack)
Category Textiles
Object Name Basket (backpack)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber (rattan?); Earth pigments
Description Tall rectangular bag woven in a plaiting (over 2/under 2) technique; Geometric design consisting of two vertical columns of rectangles flanked along sides by row of triangles is painted in black, white, and orange earth pigments on front of bag, with portions of the design further outlined by additional fibers woven onto surface of bag; Two plaited straps are attached vertically to back of bag forming two large loops so bag can be worn on one’s back by slipping one’s arms through the loops; Upper ends of the straps are woven/tied together to form a carrying strap when bag is not being worn; Back of bag is undecorated except for three narrow horizontal bands that are painted orange across top, middle, and bottom.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 47.0, Width = 38.5, Depth = ca. 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0003-0001   CAS 2014-0003-0001; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Tarawa Atoll
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Raffia grass leaves, Coconut fiber (?) cordage
Description Child’s skirt made from numerous small bundles of natural raffia grass leaves that are doubled over a length of coconut fiber cordage and held in place by additional raffia grass fibers that are woven in a twining technique along the top of the skirt; Secondary bundles of dyed red raffia grass leaves that are shorter on the front of the skirt are laid over the layer of undyed leaves and somehow gathered into the twined rows along the top; Cordage extends out from both ends and probably served to tie ends of skirt together after it was wrapped around wearer’s waist.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 65.0, Length = ca. 45.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0003-0001   CAS 2016-0003-0001; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Fijian (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji (?)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Wool
Description Polynesian mat woven largely in an under one / over one diagonal plaiting technique; Near edges, warps and wefts are split in half and briefly plaited under four / over four, then under two / over two; Some of the fiber ends are twisted along the ends and braided to form an additional reinforcing band along all four edges; Alternating rows of red and dark blue colored fringe woven along all edges, although these fibers are almost completely worn away; Dark secondary weft fibers are woven in an overlay pattern to form a rectangular border just inside the under four / over four design; Center area of mat is plain, as is the reverse face.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 116.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = ca. 222.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0003-0002   CAS 2016-0003-0002; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Fijian (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji (?)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Wool
Description Polynesian mat woven largely in an under one / over one diagonal plaiting technique; Near edges, warps and wefts are split in half and briefly plaited under two / over two, followed by a graduated plaiting (under one / over one, under two / over two, up to six), ending in a second series of under two / over two; Some of the fiber ends are twisted along the ends and braided to form an additional reinforcing band along the long edges and all corners; Both short ends of the mat have center edges that are indented, where warps and wefts are turned at the ends to form self selvages; Alternating asymmetrical rows of colored fringe (greens, pinks, grays and black) woven along long edges and all corners, although these fibers are almost completely worn away; Dark fibers are woven into three rows of designs extending the length of the mat; Each of the three rows is unique, although similar to the other two; Parts of two of the three rows include secondary weft fibers creating an overlay pattern; Reverse shows entirety of one design row, partial design of other two.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 118.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = ca. 226.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0034   CAS 2017-0002-0034; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed and dyed red and black bands; Three panels of 7 geometric designs each, created with undyed fibers within the black bands, occur at either end of the skirt; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 50.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 145.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0035   CAS 2017-0002-0035; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed and dyed red and black bands; Three panels of 5, 7 and 5 geometric designs each, created with undyed fibers within the black bands, occur at either end of the skirt; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 46.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 150.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0036   CAS 2017-0002-0036; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed and dyed red and black bands; Three panels of 5 geometric designs each, created with undyed fibers within the black bands, occur at either end of the skirt; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 43.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 155.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0037   CAS 2017-0002-0037; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed and dyed red and black bands; Three panels of 5 geometric designs each, created with undyed fibers within the black bands, occur at either end of the skirt; Weft fibers extend at both ends as short fringe; Colors are substantially faded.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 43.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 125.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0038   CAS 2017-0002-0038; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed and purple bands; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 53.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 154.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0039   CAS 2017-0002-0039; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed, purple and (faded) black bands; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 47.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 145.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0040   CAS 2017-0002-0040; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed and purple bands, with single black band in center of design; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 47.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 139.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0041   CAS 2017-0002-0041; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Skirt of three tiered, fringed layers; Made from numerous small bundles of natural undyed and dyed raffia grass leaves that are doubled over a length of coconut fiber cordage; Bundles are held in place by additional raffia grass fibers that are woven in a twining technique along the top of the skirt; Secondary bundles of dyed raffia grass leaves that are shorter on the front of the skirt are laid over the layer of longer leaves and gathered into the twined rows along the top; Cordage extends out from both ends and probably served to tie ends of skirt together after it was wrapped around wearer’s waist.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 66.0, Thickness = ca. 4.0, Length = ca. 55.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0042   CAS 2017-0002-0042; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Skirt of three tiered, fringed layers; Made from numerous small bundles of natural undyed and dyed raffia grass leaves that are doubled over a length of coconut fiber cordage; Bundles are held in place by additional raffia grass fibers that are woven in a twining technique along the top of the skirt; Secondary bundles of dyed raffia grass leaves that are shorter on the front of the skirt are laid over the layer of longer leaves and gathered into the twined rows along the top; Cordage extends out from both ends and probably served to tie ends of skirt together after it was wrapped around wearer’s waist.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 84.0, Thickness = ca. 4.0, Length = ca. 73.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0018   CAS 2017-0005-0018; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Pattern at ends consists of dyed red and blue bands, with geometric designs; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 200.0 including fringe

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0019   CAS 2017-0005-0019; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape; Overall pattern consists of one center undyed band (darker) with two lighter undyed bands on either side; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 190.0 including fringe
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0020   CAS 2017-0005-0020; Cloth (lava lava)
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth (lava lava)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial thread
Description Long rectangular cloth decorated with a pattern of wide, dark blue and pink bands interspersed with thinner bands of black, red, yellow, and white; Material extends at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 51.3, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 177.0 including fringe

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0021   CAS 2017-0005-0021; Cloth (lava lava)
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth (lava lava)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial thread
Description Long rectangular cloth decorated with a pattern of wide black bands interspersed with thin bands of red and yellow; Material extends at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.6, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 179.0 including fringe
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0003-0004   CAS 2018-0003-0004; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Large rectangular tapa cloth made from several layers of bark that have been individually beaten flat and then overlapped to form a single cloth; All edges have been trimmed fairly straight; Art Deco-like designs decorate the cloth; Design field is comprised of three alternating motifs, which are each repeated at least twice, for a total of eight design columns; Each column is further divided into nine smaller square or rectangular blocks; The first column displays alternating motifs of a single, central black diamond shape, followed by two smaller pigmented squares, placed diagonally from one another; The nine motif blocks of the second design column are further divided diagonally, creating two distinct motif spaces – the upper with a pigmented right triangle with its base positioned laterally, and the lower portion decorated with thick pigmented bars of increasing or decreasing height, spaced evenly apart; The third motif column exhibits two design elements – a solid black rectangle in the upper aspect, followed by a thick vertical line that connects to a second rectangular block with pinwheel designs; Fine lines and negative geometric designs fill in the background space of each motif block.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 140.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 187.0
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0003-0005   CAS 2018-0003-0005; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth made from several layers of bark that have been individually beaten flat and then overlapped to form a single cloth; Printed with upeti/wooden carved printing block; Design field is divided into a series of rectangular blocks arranged in six columns and four rows; All blocks in a single column display the same pattern, one of three alternating motifs; These design columns are repeated once each, for a total of six columns; The first motif displays scalene triangles, radiating towards the top and bottom of the block from a central area at their smallest angle, to form a kind of star pattern, with bounded arcs connecting the top and bottom triangles on their lateral sides; The second design features a central curved-edge diamond shape, with a smaller inset square, which in turn displays a central sphere with radiating triangles; The third motif display an upside-down kite-like design, with an elongated “v” shape in the lower aspect of its interior; Various negative geometric and fine line details accompany the central design motif in each column block to fill out the design field; The edges of the tapa display original uneven edges, which are undecorated and undyed.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 135.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 165.0
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0003-0006   CAS 2018-0003-0006; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data American Samoa
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s to early 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth cut from larger cloth and made from several layers of bark that have been individually beaten flat and then overlapped to form a single cloth; All edges have been trimmed fairly straight; Tapa has been cut down or its size was possibly miscalculated by the maker; Design includes fine lines representing a net (for catching fish, turtles, birds), as well as elements like trochus shells; Design could be interpreted as "harvest from the ocean"; Design field is divided into 30 roughly rectangular blocks, each of which display a single, repeating design motif; Each of the 30 blocks are further divided into two smaller rectangular areas, each displaying a flattened, pigmented triangle spanning the area diagonally, with horizontal and vertical fine line motif filling in the background; These rectangles within the design blocks are bordered laterally by either a solid pigmented rectangular block, or a rectangular block with a two-tone zigzag pattern and are bordered proximally and distally by a thin rectangular band of the same two-tone zigzag pattern; The perimeter is bordered by a thin black rectangular block.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 144.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 150.0
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0003-0007   CAS 2018-0003-0007; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data American Samoa
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth cut from larger cloth and made from several layers of bark that have been individually beaten flat and then overlapped to form a single cloth; All edges have been trimmed fairly straight; Design includes Fa'a vae tuli (sand piper footprints) with smaller elements like the flight of birds; The design field is divided into eight large rectangular blocks, each with the same repeating design motif; Each rectangular design block is bordered laterally by three thinner design columns, displaying geometric motifs of pigmented and negative triangle and diamond elements, with a thinner, middle column of pigmented crosshatches; The middle of each design column exhibits two large “X” shapes, with a smaller “V” mirroring the shape on either lateral side, and short, thick, pigmented parallel lines proximally and distally; These middle segments of the motif blocks are bordered by a line of small, pigmented diamond shapes; Each rectangular design block is bordered by a thick black line; Entire design field is bordered by a thicker black line.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 130.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 157.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0003-0008   CAS 2018-0003-0008; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Breadfruit fiber; Native dyes
Description Elongated rectangular tapa cloth, made from made from breadfruit bark that has been beaten flat and cut down to size; Design field is divided into six rectangular blocks, with the first and last block (border?) undecorated; Each of the six design blocks exhibit a similar pattern of thick, brown pigmented lines creating a continuous, abstract pattern; Each motif block is bordered on either lateral side by a much thicker brown pigmented line.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 43.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 260.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0003-0009   CAS 2018-0003-0009; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Breadfruit fiber
Description Rectangular tapa cloth cut from larger cloth and made from breadfruit bark that has been beaten flat; Tapa is completely undecorated and undyed.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 99.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 120.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0003-0010   CAS 2018-0003-0010; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Breadfruit fiber
Description Rectangular tapa cloth cut from larger cloth and made from breadfruit bark that has been beaten flat; Tapa is completely undecorated and undyed.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 100.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 141.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0006-0006   CAS 2018-0006-0006; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture late 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun natural dyed wool
Description Small Crystal-style Navajo rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave in a banded, borderless pattern that consists of three vertical decorated bands separated by three plain bands; Plain band trios consist of pair of thin blue lines outlining beige, with wide beige bands surrounding the thin blue lines; Decorated bands contain rows of paired parallelograms surrounding a diamond shape (four parallelograms for each diamond shape), with a blue stylized “squash blossom” in the center; This motif is repeated three times in each band, separated by additional beige “squash blossoms” designs, all on a light brown background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 72.6, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 114.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0134   CAS 2019-0001-0134; Rug (miniature)
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug (miniature)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Stanley Ben (?)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Miniature Navajo style rug; All-over plain weave in colors of red, black, white and gray; Three vertical design panels are decorated with Wide Ruins style squash blossoms, and bordered on either side by thin double red lines; Selvage and end cords are red, and have been tied to create short tassels at all four corners.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 9.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0135   CAS 2019-0001-0135; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Veronica Begay
Date of Manufacture ca. 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Ganado Red rug, woven in plain tapestry weave; Large central design consists of a single series of concentric, terraced diamonds in red, black, light grey, and white all on deep red background; Large light grey terraced triangles outlined in black fill corners of dark red design field; Design elements are framed by a white border, which is thin and straight edged on the sides and displays pendant terraced triangles on the top and bottom; Entire rug is framed by straight edged black border; Twining and selvage cords are woven in contrasting grey wool yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 81.3, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 114.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0136   CAS 2019-0001-0136; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Chinle Old Navajo rug, woven in plain tapestry weave; Design consists of two columns of five concentric serrated diamonds each, in colors of gray, black, and red, with superimposed stylized squash blossom motifs in the center in colors of gray, white, and black; All designs are on a beige background, with remaining spaces filled with white and black serrated diamonds and half-diamonds; Entire design field is framed on the sides by black pendant triangles, and framed at the top and bottom by a thick black border; At all four corners there is a small pattern running diagonally of black stacked triangles; Selvage and end cords are beige.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 121.9, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 152.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0137   CAS 2019-0001-0137; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-40’s
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Chinle style rug in plain tapestry weave; Border-less, banded design consists of wide design bands and narrow plain bands in multiple hues of brown and gold; Design bands display two primary motifs; One consists of small kiva step designs in gold and dark grey; The other consists of small opposing pendant triangles in white from the top and bottom of a thin white band; These design bands are interspersed with the solid bands of gold, brown, and white in various widths; End cords are dark brown and selvage cords are light brown, which have been knotted at the corners to form short tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 129.5, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 198.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0138   CAS 2019-0001-0138; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Lukachukai
Maker's Name Matilda Platero
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Small, rectangular Yei style rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Central design panel consists of five stylized female Yei figures standing in a row against a light gray background; Center figure holds both arms up at their side with a pair of stylized feather streamers, while all other figures have arms turned toward the center, each holding one feather streamer; All figures have short black hair and small black eyes and mouths, and wear turquoise earrings; All are wearing dresses in various shades of brown, decorated with a zigzag pattern at the bottom; Each figure also wears a wide white belt three turquoise-colored embellishments; Rust-brown border framing rug on all four edges is straight edged along ends, with reciprocating serrated edge along top and bottom; Selvage and end cords are black; Typical of Yei style rugs, this one was woven longer than wide but is intended to be viewed wider than long.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 35.6, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 48.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0139   CAS 2019-0001-0139; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Single saddle blanket rug, woven in plain tapestry weave; Border-less, banded design consists of plain horizontal stripes in alternately colors of gold and brown of various widths, all on a natural white background; At the top and bottom the rug has a thick design band of pendant, hooked “L” shapes in brown against a white background; Design panel is bordered by a thinner, straight edged brown panel; Twining and selvage cords are woven of matching dark brown yarn, knotted in the corners to form long tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.2, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 81.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0140   CAS 2019-0001-0140; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Single saddle blanket, woven in plain tapestry technique; All-over banded pattern consists of alternating horizontal bands of various widths in colors of black, gray, brown, orange, white, gold, and beige; Additional design of three equal width bands in brown, black, and white run horizontal across all four corners; Top and bottom of rug is bordered in black; No selvage cords are present; Corner ties are black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 81.3, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 165.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0141   CAS 2019-0001-0141; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Louise Claw
Date of Manufacture ca. 1987
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Checkerboard design rug, woven in plain tapestry weave; Primary central design is two large concentric, serrated diamonds woven in colors of green white, black, gold, orange, brown and yellow, against a light gray background; Portions of this same design motif are repeated at the sides and corners; Selvedge cords are black, and end cords and twining are white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 66.0, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 97.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0142   CAS 2019-0001-0142; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Marlene Hardy
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Roughly square Two Grey Hills rug, woven in plain tapestry weave; Large central design consists of a single series of concentric, stylized terraced diamonds in colors of beige, black, white, and dark brown, woven on a light gray background; Large triangles of concentric kiva step designs in similar colors fill each corner of the rug; Double straight edged border in beige and black frames rug along all four edges; Light grey spirit line extends from light grey background across all borders in one corner of rug; Twining and selvage cords are woven of dark brown wool yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.7, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 73.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0143   CAS 2019-0001-0143; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Jane Tom
Date of Manufacture ca. 1982
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Rectangular Two Grey Hills rug, woven in plain tapestry weave; Large central design consists of a series of concentric, stylized terraced diamonds in colors of white, black, white, and dark brown, woven on a light gray background; Large triangle comprising several concentric triangles in similar colors and design fills each corner of the rug; Design elements are framed by a thin dark brown border, which is straight along the sides but forms a rectilinear meander pattern along the top and bottom; Triple straight edged border in light grey, white and black frames rug along all four edges; Light grey spirit line extends from light grey background across all borders in one corner of rug; Twining and selvage cords are woven of dark brown wool yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 58.4, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 76.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0144   CAS 2019-0001-0144; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Jasmine Castillo
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Two Grey Hills rug, woven in tapestry weave; Large central design of a series of large concentric and terraced diamonds in white, medium brown, and black, all on a medium gray background; Central design is framed by geometric units in white and black in all four corners; Inner white border and outer black border are straight edged on both ends and reciprocating in terraced rectilinear line along both sides; Medium gray spirit line is located in bottom right corner; Rug is bordered on all four edges by single straight-edged black border; Twining and selvage cords are woven in white yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 50.8, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 66.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0145   CAS 2019-0001-0145; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Rose Barber
Date of Manufacture ca. 1989
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Rectangular Two Grey Hills rug; Woven in tapestry weave with a large central design of a single terraced diamond; Diamond interior is light grey, outlined in white on a dark brown background; Large grey and white kiva step designs border the diamond at all four corners; Top and bottom are banded with pendant kiva step pattern in gray on a black; Rug is bordered along all four edges by single straight edged black border; Twining and selvage cords are woven in matching black yarns.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 83.8, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 104.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0146   CAS 2019-0001-0146; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Sheep Springs
Maker's Name Mary Chee
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Rug woven in plain tapestry weave; Banded design consists of four horizontal design bands, each of them showing a central terraced diamond, flanked on either side by two terraced half-diamonds, all in natural white; In the two most central design bands, the complete diamond shape also includes a smaller terraced diamond in black in the center; The background of each design panel is either gold or dark brown; The four design bands are interspersed with a series of alternating solid bands of various widths in colors of brown, gold, black, and natural white; A plain straight edged black band is located along each end of the rug; Selvage and end cords are white, and knotted together at the corners to form short tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 66.0, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 101.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0147   CAS 2019-0001-0147; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Rectangular Chinle style rug; Border-less, banded design; Pattern consists of four segments of narrow, solid bands, alternating with three wide central design bands; Design bands consist of a single row of concentric serrated diamonds (white and rust brown), on a gold background and flanked by zigzag serrated lines in white on a dark brown background, with this motif (“Chinle star”) repeated five times across the design band; In between the three design panels are solid plain bands of various widths, in alternating colors of spruce green, white, gold, brown, and black; Selvage and end cords are gold and knotted in all four corners to form short tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.2, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 96.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0148   CAS 2019-0001-0148; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Nez Family
Date of Manufacture ca. 1979
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Nez family Crystal style rug, woven in plain tapestry technique; Border-less design consists primarily of plain horizontal bands, in alternating colors of beige and rust brown, with the rust brown bands being wider than the beige; Pattern also includes three central horizontal design bands, each containing three vertical stacks of multicolored parallelograms in vegetal colors of white, grey, rust brown, and beige; End and selvage cord colors are consistent with narrow beige plain bands; Side selvages and end cords are knotted in all four corners to form short white tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 53.3, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 68.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0149   CAS 2019-0001-0149; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Gallup throw rug, woven in plain tapestry technique; Border-less design with vegetal dyed horizontal bands in shades of yellow, gray and white; These plain bands alternate with two wide horizontal design bands, each containing three vertical stacks of Crystal-style parallelograms in vegetal colors of white, grey, blue and black, bordered on either side by very narrow bands woven in brown, all on a gold background; Selvage and end cords are white, and have been knotted at the corners at on end to form short white tassels, while other end is unfinished with short white fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 50.8, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 101.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0150   CAS 2019-0001-0150; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Gallup throw rug, woven entirely in tapestry weave; Border-less, banded pattern consists of horizontal bands, including eight design bands and eight plain bands; Design bands contain rows of stylized squash blossoms and chevrons in black, white, gold, and red, all on a dark gray background; Alternating plain bands are narrower and woven in natural white with a thin black borders and bisecting line; One end is unfinished, with short white fringe; At other end side selvages and end cords are knotted in corners to form short white tassel.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.9, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 50.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0151   CAS 2019-0001-0151; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Gallup rug woven entirely in plain tapestry weave; Border-less pattern consists of vertical column of concentric serrated diamonds in white, gray, and black down center of rug, with stylized squash blossom motif in the center of each diamond; Central design band is flanked on either side by similar row of half-diamonds in white and brown along each side edge of rug; Design field is on a dark gray background; Horizontal bands of black, grey, gold, red, and white in carious widths border the design field at the top and bottom, with one end decorated with short white fringe; End cords are black, which are knotted with the selvage cords at the corners and end in short tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.7, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 93.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0152   CAS 2019-0001-0152; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Gallup style rug woven in plain tapestry weave; Horizontal banded design consists of four wide design bands interspersed with narrow bands in solid colors, all on a dark grey background; Design bands consist of segments of large, stylized squash blossoms in natural white, flanked at the top or bottom by rust-colored triangles on either side, which extend from a solid band that borders the design field of each segment; Plain bands of gold, rust, and natural white separate each design band; End cords are dark brown and extend at one end as corner tassels, while the other end has been finished in short white fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 50.8, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 91.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0153   CAS 2019-0001-0153; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Gallup throw rug woven entirely in plain, weft-faced tapestry technique; Design consists of two large serrated, concentric stylized squash blossoms in beige and dark brown on a white background; Three large beige bands run vertically at either end and between the two designs, with a thinner dark brown line running down the center of each; White end cord is at one end only, while one other end is left as short fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.3, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 83.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0154   CAS 2019-0001-0154; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Gallup throw rug woven in tapestry weave; Border-less design consists of horizontal bands, including three design bands and four plain bands; Design bands contain rows of three large stylized squash blossoms in colors of gold, red, orange, and grey, with only the central motif complete and the other two half present; Alternating plain bands are made up of narrower bands woven in colors of orange, gold, and grey; Design field is on a natural white background; End and selvage cords are gray and white, knotted together at the corners to form short tassels.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 50.8, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = 99.1
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0041   CAS 2019-0004-0041; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Bhutan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Silk; Cotton; Commercial thread
Description Decorative textile in the shape of a cloud with three loose-hanging vertical panels extending down; Cloud is made of red silk with flower motifs and outlined in blue piping; Vertical panels are formed of multiple layers of various fabrics that have been folded into chevrons, in colors of white, green, pink, red, blue, red and orange, some with floral designs; Light blue fabric is looped at the top to allow for hanging.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.8, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 76.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0004-0058   CAS 2019-0004-0058; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial cotton and velvet; Commercial thread; Glass and metal beads
Description Rectangular textile of black velvet; Elaborately embroidered frame of gold embroidery and silver sequins surrounds an oval scene of two seated figures; Figures are white cloth and decorated with multicolored beads and sequins.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 51.5, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 39.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0004-0059   CAS 2019-0004-0059; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Laos
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Silk; Cotton
Description Textile woven primarily in colors of blue, green, white, and yellow; Decorated with various stylized diamond and floral motifs, Fibers extend at the ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 205.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0004-0060   CAS 2019-0004-0060; Textile
Category Textiles
Object Name Textile
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Laos
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description Brightly colored textile; Primarily woven in a deep red, with vertical decorative panels bordered by narrow lines of yellow, green, white, pink, and blue; Panels are decorated with zigzag designs in the same colors; Design field is bordered at the top and bottom by horizontal decorative panels displaying various geometric motifs, also in the same bright colors; Fabric extends at the bottom as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 185.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2023-0003-0041   CAS 2023-0003-0041; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Bessie Yazzie
Date of Manufacture ca. 2014
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 65.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 118.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2023-0003-0042   CAS 2023-0003-0042; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Tonalea
Maker's Name Ruby Begay
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 61.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 115.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2023-0003-0043   CAS 2023-0003-0043; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 64.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 108.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2023-0003-0044   CAS 2023-0003-0044; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 92.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 169.0
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