Child’s Zuni Indigo Bordered Manta, Circa 1875

Zuni

Circa 1875 | Wool | Item 2329

This is a rare, smaller, Zuni child’s manta with indigo blue as the diamond twill borders on the top and bottom. The body of the blanket is woven in a diagonal twill. Some of the warps are indigo, which is unusual, and this gives the brown body of the blanket a sense of green coloring. The handle is a bit heavier compared to the earlier examples of the classic era and the wool is not likely churro. There has been no restoration, and this blanket is in its original condition. Notice the two tones of indigo in each of the diamond twill bands. As well, notice the discrete horizontal and vertical lines showing up in the body. All of these factors give this blanket are more complex and satisfying visual appeal.