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Object Number
995-29-20/27366
Display Title
Rug. Imitation of Classic Navajo serape
Descriptions
Object Description
Rug. Imitation of classic Navajo serape. Aniline-dyed z-spun blue, red, and white wool, from 1980's Teotitlan de Valle in Oaxaca, Mexico. Repeat pattern from one side to the other consists of the following combinations: band at bottom in stepped triangles between blue and white; undulating stepped band of blue and white with straight blue and white alternating stripes at both ends outlined in red; broad blue band with four undulating stepped red lines; center panel consists of large broad horizontal white band with large blue stepped diamond on each side with red stepped trim. Four white triangles that are produced from this have a total of five graduated blue bands outlined in red with repeat pattern on other half. Twisted warp to produce fringe at both ends. Length: 214 cm[see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Inventory Description
Rug, blue and white
Classification
- Blanket
Department
Ethnographic
Date
c.1980-1990
Culture
- Zapotec
- Modern
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Oaxaca
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Teotitlan del Valle
Materials
Wool
Dimensions
Overall: 214 x 121 x 0.8 cm (84 1/4 x 47 5/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-20/27366
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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