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Chimayo thunderbird design runner
Object Number 995-29-10/73951
Display Title Chimayo thunderbird design runner
Descriptions
Object Description Chimayo thunderbird design runner. Aniline-dyed, commercially processed multi-plied s-spun maroon, black, white, yellow, blue and dark brown (warp) wool. Maroon background with multi-colored broad horizontal band at each end in blue, white, black and yellow. Main design consists of three stylized Thunderbirds in profile in white with terraced stacked triangle center in black and blue. Dark brown commercially processed warp tied at both ends to prodcue fringe. Length: 147 cm, Width: 48.2 cm, Depth: .4 cm. Fringe of 4.5 cm at ends. Thread count: Warp -- 4 ends/cm, Weft: 9 ends, cm. Excellent condition. Paper tag (handwritten) "Chimayo 18 x 58"
Inventory Description Rug, multi-hued Thunderbird and band design on red background, fringed
Classification
  • Rug
Department Ethnographic
Date c.1970-1990
Culture
  • Rio Grande Hispanic
  • Chimayo
  • Modern
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Rio Arriba County / Chimayo
Materials Wool, Dye
Dimensions Overall: 147 x 48.2 x 0.4 cm (57 7/8 x 19 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73951
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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