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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