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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