3rd Phase Chief blanket; Beeldléí
Artist
Navajo Nation
Datec. 1890
MediumWool (animal fiber), natural dye, aniline dye
DimensionsOverall: 52 5/8 x 53 in. (133.7 x 134.6 cm)
ClassificationsTextile, Fiber Arts, & Beadwork
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Suzanne de Borhegy Forrest
Object numberPC1976.154.1
DescriptionThird phase Chief blanket or rug. Warp is handspun native wool, weft is handspun native, white/natural, dark brown heightened with dye, red aniline, wide wefts but good shape, different from other Chief blankets; red is more consistent, indicating it was dyed relatively late. Warps 3-ply, S-ply, Z-spun. The brown, beige and brown meanders create a negative design in the red background, creating rows of mountains at the center and ends. At the top and center, the black line dividing the mountains is above the meander; and below it at the bottom.
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1865-1875
