Late Classic sarape
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Serrated diamond and cross pattern tapestry woven on deep red cochineal raveled ground in natural ivory, indigo, green, tan (homespun), and light violet wool yarns.

Provenance

According to Skinner Auction house, Collected by Charles Owen, Connecticut civil engineer in the Southwest during the early 1870s; sold to a private dealer; auctioned at Skinner Gallery July 8, 1988; Gift to the MFA, September 28, 1988

Credit Line

Museum purchase with funds donated by Friend of the Department of American Decorative Arts and Sculpture

Late Classic sarape

  • Native North American (Navajo), Late Classic Period, 1865–74
Southwest
Dimensions
142.5 x 85 cm (56 1/8 x 33 7/16 in.)
Medium or Technique
Wool tapestry weave with interlock joins
Classification
Costumes
Accession Number
1988.347
On view
Native North American Art - LG34

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