Chinle
Rug with Interlocking Fret, Navajo c. 1940-50Weaving From the Elkus Indian Collection
Chinle
Rug with Interlocking Fret, Navajo c. 1940-50
Handspun wool warps and wefts in plain tapestry weave. Interlocking key figures in brown, tan, and white. Gallup Ceremonial prizewinner in early 1940s.
Purchased by Eleanor Bedell, Santa Fe.
Woman's
Dress, Navajo c. 1865-75
One of two pieces. Hand spun wool warps, handspun and raveled wool wefts in plain weft-faced and tapestry weaves. Black center; terraced diamonds and crossed in red and indigo blue end panels.Gift of the Bonnells, 1958.
Spanish
Pastel Striped Blanket c. 1870-80.
Handspun wool warps and wefts in plain weft-faced weave; center seam. Zoned striped pattern in white, coral, orange, pale green, purple, and lavender.
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