Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0586 | |
| 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 | |