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Object Number
995-29-10/73846
Display Title
Klagetoh rug with diamonds and comb elements
Descriptions
Object Description
Klagetoh rug. Central gray field with concentric diamond form; in center of diamonds is a gray cross element of a center square with short lines extending to each side, comb-pattern, and longer double comb form extending at top and bottom; this element is enclosed in serrated dark brown diamond that is enclosed in outer red stepped diamond with comb forms extending from the sides. Three comb elements offset in stepped diagonal are at the four corners of the gray field. Border; a brown band separated from outer black border by a red line, straight across top and bottom, narrow meander at sides. Warp: white wool; wefts: gray, red, black and brown natural and aniline dyed wool. Selvages: 2-ply black cords added in all four edges. Warp direction 114 x weft direction 71.5[see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Inventory Description
Rug, black, red, and grey geometric design
Classification
- Rug
Department
Ethnographic
Date
c.1975-1990
Culture
- Modern
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico?
North America / United States / Arizona?
North America / United States / Arizona?
Materials
Wool
Dimensions
Overall: 114 x 71.5 x 0.3 cm (44 7/8 x 28 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73846
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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