Dublin Core
Title
Navajo Rug
Object
Kayenta or Ganado Style Rug
Native Name
Dah'iistł'ó refers to both the process of weaving on a loom, and its products.
Nomenclature Category
2: FURNISHINGS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Floor Covering
Culture
Navajo
Brief Description
Woven rug with thick, dark border and central diamond design in red on a brown background.
Use
Do/De: Navajo woven textiles originated as clothing, but are most often used today as floor coverings, or hung on walls as decorative objects.
Dimension 1
75'' Long
Dimension 2
51'' Wide
Object Date
1920s
Material
Wool, natural and synthetic yarns and dyes
Construction
Hand woven on a vertical loom
Decoration
Woven geometric pattern with dyed accents in red, black and browns
Maker Culture
Navajo
Collector
Ruth Hefner
Accession Number
1984-25-0001
Locale
Mariposa
State
California
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Comments Object History
Donated by Ruth Hefner
Rights Holder
This item is from the collections of the Mathers Museum of World Cultures. Please contact the museum for use rights.
Subject
FLOOR COVERING:
Provenance
This object is from the collections of the Mathers Museum of World Cultures.