Navaho "Eyedazzler" Blanket

Description:
warp 8/inch; weft 32/inch. Red ground with large oblique angle-shaped diamonds across center. In the end areas, a series of large enclosing terrace motifs, the center of which is a white cross. Design in black, white and pale green throughout. Native wool, selvage cord, lazy lines visible.
Additional Information: textile
Category other,textiles
Reference Number 00013
Maker/Artist Navaho
Materials Wool
Measurements 80 x 50 in
Time Period 19th Century



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