Browse Items (149 total)

Dates: 1880-1885
Size: 171 x 115.5 cm; 10 warps(comma) 52 wefts
Description: Eyedazzler designs are known for their unusually bright colors and intricate designs that create an optical effect. The bright colors are a result of Germantown(comma)…

Dates: 1979
Size: 171 x 111.5 cm; 11 warps(comma) 40 wefts
Description: The Storm Pattern is a popular design first seen in Old Crystal rugs found in J.B Moore's 1911 catalog(comma) but can now be found in any regional style. The main pattern…

Dates: 1978
Size: 125.5 x 70 cm; 10 warps(comma) 48 wefts
Description: The Ye'ii Bicheii rug is similar to the Ye'ii design but the figures are portrayed in profile and symbolize human dancers representing deities rather than the deities…

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…

Dates: 1975
Size: 239 x 180 cm; 12 warps(comma) 40 wefts
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…

Dates: 1927
Size: 162 x 168 cm; 10 warps(comma) 44 wefts
Description: This Eagle Catching ceremonial pattern rug depicts the Sacred Twins participating in the Female Feather Chant. It is the first pictorial rug woven by Gladys Manuelito(comma) who…

Morphology: Didgeridoo
Location: Australia
Culture: Aborigine
Dates: 1900-1984
Description: Didgeridoos were first used in Australia between 1(comma)000 and 1(comma)500 years ago. They are made of hollow wood and the longer the instrument(comma)…

Dates: 1925-1935
Size: 136.5 x 75.5; 8 warps(comma) 36 wefts
Description: This rug is likely an example of the Chinle Revival style(comma) a regional variation developed beginning in the 1920's that promoted a return to traditional patterns and…

Dates: 1920-1940
Size: 196 x 129.5 cm; 7 warps(comma) 28 wefts
Description: After a decline in the Navajo rug market during the Great Depression(comma) a revival period(comma) focused in northeastern Arizona(comma) brought back stylized classic…

Dates: 1900-1915
Size: 192.5 x 139 cm; 6 warps(comma) 18 wefts
Description: The Crystal Trading Post was run by John B. Moore starting in 1897. He incorporated a new marketing technique that introduced Anglo-American customers to Navajo weaving…