85_49_5.jpg

85_49_5.jpg

Dublin Core

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Dates: 1960-1976
Size: 136.5 x 107 cm
Description: In 1905 Hambleton Bridger Noel established a trading post in the Four Corners area due to the high quality of rugs being produced by Navajo women in the area. The regional style of Teec Nos Pos developed from this post. Teec Nos Pos rugs feature a wide border with repeating geometric motifs(comma) while the central portion is filled with complex designs that show a definite Near Eastern influence. Motifs include stylized feathers(comma) arrows(comma) hooks(comma) diamonds(comma) triangles(comma) and steps. This example of the storm pattern was woven by Lena Chy and also draws on individual elements of the Navajo religion(comma) including cornstalk(comma) tree of life symbology(comma) birds(comma) ceremonial baskets(comma) and tobacco plants.

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“85_49_5.jpg,” LibMesa, accessed December 22, 2024, https://libmesa.unm.edu/items/show/474.

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