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Object Number
995-29-10/73968
Display Title
Black wool manta with diamond twill borders
Descriptions
Object Description
Black wool manta with diamond twill borders. The center panel is a z-spun black wool twill weave. Attached to center panel at top and bottom are borders of 2-ply z-spun indigo blue wool in diamond pattern weave. Manta is folded and green yarn fastens left shoulder and left side. A raised, twisted indigo blue ridge joins the borders to the center panel. Outer edge of center panel has a pair of three rows of raised ridges. Tassels of 4 cm, in indigo wool, are attached at each corner. Also, a small indigo tassel hangs at base of side closure. Indigo border in excellent condition. Some small spots of fraying/holes near edge of center panel, under shoulder tie. In the center panel there are approximately 10 ends/cm warp and 8ends/cm weft. In the borders, there are approx. 10 ends[see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Inventory Description
Shawl, black and blue
Classification
- Shawl
Department
Ethnographic
Date
ca.1880-1889
Culture
- Zuñi
- Transition Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
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New Mexico
Materials
Wool
Dimensions
Overall: 89.25 x 122 x 0.5 cm (35 1/8 x 48 1/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73968
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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