Sarape with Terraced Zigzag Design
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Sarape with Terraced Zigzag Design

TitleSarape with Terraced Zigzag Design
ArtistNavajo (Diné) Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, United States
Date1865–85 19th century
MediumWool, plain weave and dovetail tapestry weave; twined warp ends and selvages; looped and knotted corner tassels
Classificationwearing blanket
OriginNavajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah Navajo Nation
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineBequest of Alan R. Brodie
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Sarape with Terraced Zigzag Design” is a work by Navajo (Diné) Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, United States, dated 1865–85. It is executed in wool, plain weave and dovetail tapestry weave; twined warp ends and selvages; looped and knotted corner tassels and classified as wearing blanket. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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