Serape
Serapes (the Spanish term for blanket) are a prominent form of Navajo weaving. In the early nineteenth century, they became seen as garments of prestige among a range of Southwest residents, as well as a high-value trade item. Vibrantly colored and vividly patterned, these so-called wearing blankets build on long-established design themes. The horizontal lines and diamond shapes of this classic example—referred to by some as a rare "radio-wave" pattern—are characteristic of Southwest Native American design, reflecting varied weaving traditions and artistic exchange among Native and Hispanic communities.
Artwork Details
- Title: Serape
- Artist: Unidentified Navajo Artist
- Date: ca. 1840–50
- Culture: Diné/Navajo
- Medium: Wool
- Dimensions: 49 1/2 × 73 1/2 in. (123.2 × 186.7 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of John and Margot Ernst, in celebration of the Museum's 150th Anniversary, 2019
- Object Number: 2019.373.4
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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