Catalog Number |
CAS 0073-0003 | |
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 |