Navajo Two Grey Hills Rug

Namerug

DateUnknown

Mediumwool yarns

Dimensionsrug: 38 3/16 x 22 13/16 in. (97 x 58 cm)

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureNavajo

Object numberA2019-2-43

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand woven on upright loom, probably hand spun; rectangular panel, with tassel at each corner, and finished selvages; black, gray, brown, and cream; design consists of large stepped diamond inside of a larger stepped, angular diamond, and at center is a stepped geometric element; the rug has a plain black border, with a narrower cream border inside of it; a small stylized head head and body, possibly of an animal or insect is at each corner; a broken stepped line frames each side of the main diamond motif.

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