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Closeup of a vertically striped black and blue woven blanket with a red-bordered, white zigzag pattern overtop and a frayed red trim. Striped navy blue blanket with three, different sized, alternating cross patterns: red crosses, red with white tips, and white with red tips, within a red and cream three-striped diamond pattern.

Unknown Maker, Diné (Navajo)

Beeldléí | Wearing Blanket,

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Diné (Navajo), Native North American

Title

Beeldléí | Wearing Blanket

Medium

wool

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • wool,
  • tapestry weave

Techniques

  • wool,
  • tapestry weave

Dimensions

Length: 198.1 cm (78 inches)

Place

Place Made: Southwest

Type

  • Textiles

Credit

Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

31.182

Beeldléí | Wearing Blanket
Man's wearing blanket ("Moqui" style)

Place Made: Southwest

Exhibition History

Diné Textiles

September 2, 2023 - September 29, 2024

Blankets and Baskets

July 2 - October 10, 2004

Form, Pattern, and Function

December 4, 1992 - January 24, 1993

Raid the Icebox 1 with Andy Warhol

April 23 - June 30, 1970
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