Skip to main content
Object Number
995-29-10/73852
Display Title
Standard design rug with Ganado colors, stacked triangles and lozenges
Descriptions
Object Description
Standard design rug with Ganado colors. Central vertical column of stacked black triangles bordered on each side by a band of stacked red lozenges, this central column is connected to two side columns, each with a central column of gray stacked lozenges with stacked white lozenges on each side and then another of stacked gray lozenges; outer band of stacked red lozenges at each side. Border: black band, sawtoothed at sides where meets red lozenges, and straight across top and bottom. Warp: white wool; wefts: red, white, gray and black natural and aniline dyed wool. Selvages: 2-ply red cords added in all four edges.
Warp direction 127 x weft direction 91 x depth .3 cm, plus 6-8 cm tassels, braided and tied at ends, at each corner.
Paper tag, written in ink: "R72 36 x 50" both sides and "F'" on one side
Inventory Description
Textile, rug, red, black, grey, white
Classification
- Rug
Department
Ethnographic
Date
c.1975-1990
Culture
- Navajo
- Modern
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico?
North America / United States / Arizona?
North America / United States / Arizona?
Materials
Wool
Dimensions
Overall: 127 x 91 x 0.3 cm (50 x 35 13/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73852
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
