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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