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Textile with stripes. Each stripe has a subtle geometric pattern running through it. Palette is peach, tan, and dark blue. Object is square shaped, with small tassels at each corner.
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  • Textile with stripes. Each stripe has a subtle geometric pattern running through it. Palette is peach, tan, and dark blue. Object is square shaped, with small tassels at each corner.

Unknown Maker, Diné (Navajo)

Saddle blanket or rug

Maker

Unknown Maker, Diné (Navajo)

Culture

Diné (Navajo)

Title

Saddle blanket or rug

Year

1900s

Medium

  • Wool tapestry weave (weft-faced plain weave),
  • natural dyes

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Wool tapestry weave (weft-faced plain weave),
  • natural dyes

Dimensions

43.2 x 64.8 cm (17 x 25 1/2 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Gloria H. Spivak

Object Number

2020.52.4

Type

  • Textiles

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Unknown Maker, Diné (Navajo)
Saddle blanket or rug, 1900s
Wool tapestry weave (weft-faced plain weave); natural dyes
43.2 x 64.8 cm (17 x 25 1/2 inches)
Gift of Gloria H. Spivak 2020.52.4

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