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Object Number
995-29-10/73931
Display Title
Classic revival rug with Moqui pattern
Descriptions
Object Description
Classic revival rug with Moqui pattern by Frances Davis. Background of narrow alternating stripes of black and dark blue; Central pattern in concentric stepped zigzag bands of red-white-red, two vertical zigzags with top and bottom turning back towards center of rug forming triangular space top and bottom containing small cross of red and white horizontal lines, and a central diamond shaped space containing a matching red and white cross; diagonal extensions of stepped red-white-red diagonals from each side of central diamond form also turn back towards center of rug. Each corner contains three red and white line crosses. Border: stripe of red-white-red matching crosses, and outer blue, black, blue narrow stripes at top and bottom. Warp: white wool; wefts: white, red, b[see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Inventory Description
Rug, red, black, and white geometric design
Classification
- Rug
Department
Ethnographic
Date
c.1975-1990
Artist
Frances Davis
Culture
- Modern
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Additional Geographic Terms
Hubbell?
Materials
Wool
Dimensions
Overall: 156.5 x 142 x 0.5 cm (61 5/8 x 55 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73931
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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