This gallery features a selection from the museum's collection of Southwestern weavings. In many cases, the weavings here are minimally documented in museum records, and often the cultural affiliation is uncertain. We present the identifications here to the best of our ability, but additional information is welcomed from viewers and may be used to augment collections records.
Images © UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Production of this gallery was generously supported by The Ford Family Foundation.
Cat. #2-471
Navajo Weaving
Late 19th/early 20th century
31" x 45"
Cat. #2-471
Navajo Weaving Detail
Wedge weave, lightning design, purchased by donor from Uintah man at White Rocks, Utah.
Cat. #2-6157
Navajo Weaving
Acquired by donor in 1890s
22" x 28"
Cat. #2-6157
Navajo Weaving Detail
Germantown wool.
Cat. #2-6158
Navajo Weaving
Acquired by donor in 1890s
24 " x 29"
Cat. #2-6158
Navajo Weaving Detail
Germantown wool, lightning design.
Cat. #2-6905
Rio Grande Pueblo Poncho
Before 1939
61" x 24" (excl. fringe)
Cat. #2-6905
Rio Grande Pueblo Poncho Detail
Reinforced binding on slit.
Cat. #2-6906
Rio Grande Pueblo Poncho
Before 1939
71" x 25-1/2"
Cat. #2-6906
Rio Grande Pueblo Poncho Detail
Reinforced binding on slit.
Cat. #2-14223
Navajo Weaving
Received 1966
57" x 68.5"
Cat. #2-14223
Navajo Weaving Detail
Combination of Chinle/Wide Ruins style banding with lightning design.
Cat. #2-14226
Navajo Weaving
Received 1966
49" x 78.5"
Cat. #2-14226
Navajo Weaving Detail
Design style resembles Ganado area rugs.
Cat. #2-14228
Southwest Weaving Detail
Rio Grande-influenced design.
Cat. #2-14228
Southwest Weaving
Collected 1891-1894
21" x 30"
Cat. #2-14229b
Navajo Weaving Detail
Cat. #2-14229
Navajo Weaving
Collected about 1915
19" x 19"
Cat. #2-15454
Rio Grande Weaving
Probably late 19th, early 20th century; received 1960s?
39" x 79"
Cat. #2-15454
Rio Grande Weaving Detail
Saltillo Diamond pattern in center.
Cat. #2-18108
Navajo Weaving
Collected early 1970s on Arizona Reservation
15" x 16"
Cat. #2-18108
Navajo Weaving Detail
Cat. #2-18350
Navajo Weaving
20th century
59" x 37"
Cat. #2-18350
Navajo Weaving Detail
Two Grey Hills, attributed to Mary Nasihonva.
Cat. #2-18351
Navajo Weaving
Mid 20th century
72" x 37"
Cat. #2-18351
Navajo Weaving Detail
Chinle area design, Crystal style.
Navajo Weaving
Given to donor's father in 1921
71" x 37"
Navajo Weaving Detail
Navajo Weaving
Given to donor's family between 1881 and 1896, Fort Defiance, Arizona