Navajo Serape, circa 1890 25695 former curator of Native American

former curator of Native American art at the Seattle Art Museum who has authored several books on Northwest Coast art

Oil on canvas board

Rendered in shades of black and a deep sage green

The sculpture depicts a woman from the chest up

circa 1960-70

Navajo Serape, circa 1890 25695 former curator of Native AmericanVintage 19th century antique Navajo textile. Serape format with geometric patterns including serrated diamonds and hourglass motifs in blue and yellow. Tightly woven of wool yarns in ivory, aniline dyed red and black. circa 1890 from the transitional period of Native American art. This textile is well suited for display as a wall hanging or furniture throw.