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Object Number
995-29-10/73848
Display Title
Klagetoh rug with interlaced black and white diamond forms
Descriptions
Object Description
Klagetoh rug. Gray background, two central diamond forms separated by smaller squared diamond incenter of rug, all formed by interlaced stepped black and white elements; center diamond encloses a gray square, the diamonds two at top and bottom enclose center element of black squared diamond imposed on red rectangles, enclosing a central gray square. In center of each side there is a black and red stepped interlaced element, and at each corner two squares formed of joined black and red stepped triangles. Possible lazy lines. Border: white band and black outer band, meeting in straight line at top and bottom, saw-tooth line at sides. Warp: white wool; wefts: gray, black, white and red natural and aniline dyed wool. Selvages: 2-ply white cords added in at sides, 3-ply whi[see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Inventory Description
Rug, black and white geometric design
Classification
- Rug
Department
Ethnographic
Date
c.1975-1990
Culture
- Navajo
- Modern
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona?
North America / United States / New Mexico?
North America / United States / New Mexico?
Materials
Wool
Dimensions
Overall: 43 x 76.5 x 0.5 cm (16 15/16 x 30 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73848
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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