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Indigenous American Art

Citizens Federal Savings & Loan donated their collection of Indigenous American Artwork in 1987. This collection features pieces from both North and South America and is displayed throughout Sinclair's campus.

Navaho Outline Rug

Outline Rug

Diné (Navajo)
Woven Wool with Continuous Warp Thread
Date: 1920
68.5" h. x 47"
1987.1.17
Location: Building 7, 3rd Floor


Revival Blanket

Revival Blanket

Diné (Navajo)
Wool, Aniline Dyed Germantown Yarn
Date: 1890-1910
86.25" h. x 59.25"
1987.1.34
Location: Building 7, 3rd Floor


Navajo Trading Post Rug

Trading Post Rug

Diné (Navajo)
Wool with Natural Dyes
Date: 1920
70" h. x 49.5"
1987.1.18
Location: Building 6, 2nd Floor


Llama Fur Mandela

Llama Fur Mandela

Peru
Alpaca Fur on Canvas Background
Date: mid 20th century
7' h. x 7'
1987.1.5
Location: Building 7, Library


Hair Ribbon (Cinta)

Cinta (Hair Ribbon)

Aguacatán, Guatemala
Weaving
100.5" h. x 28.75"
1987.1.9
Location: Building 4, 3rd Floor


Womans Blouse (Huipil)

Huipil (Woman's Blouse)

San Pedro Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Embroidered Fabric
Date: Mid 20th Century
5' h. x 4'
1987.1.12
Location: Building 4, 2nd Floor


Embroidered Woman's Blouse (Huipil)

Embroidered Huipil (Woman's Blouse)

San Pedro Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Cotton Muslin with Embroidery
Date: Mid 20th Century
4' 3" h. x 4' 2.5"
1987.1.7
Location: Building 3, 2nd Floor


Shawl (Mantle)

Man's Mantle

Bolivia
Camelid Wood Weaving
Date: Mid 20th Century
42.75" h. x 36"
1987.1.6
Location: Building 3, 3rd Floor


Painted Fabric

Painted Fabric

Shipibo Culture, Peru
Cotton Muslin with Vegetable Dye
53.5" h. x 66.125"
1987.1.8
Location: Building 1, 2nd Floor


Nearika Yarn Painting

Nearika Yarn Painting

Huichol Culture, Mexico
Fiber Board, Beeswax and resin, Wool Yarn
3' 11" h. x 4'
1987.1.19
Location: Building 1, 3rd Floor


Animal Motif Tapestry

Animal Motif Tapestry

Zapaotec Culture, Mexico
Wool
90" h. x 56"
1987.1.33.1 and 1987.1.33.2
Location: Building 2, Room 334


Embroidered Cloth

Embroidered Cloth

Guatamala
Weaving
8' 5" h. x 2' 11"
1987.1.11
Location: Building 4, 3rd Floor


Kayaks and Caribou

Kayaks and Caribou

Luke Anguhadluq, Inuit/Arctic
Print
34" h. x 49"
1987.1.15
Location: Building 2, Room 2334


San Blas Molas

San Blas Molas

Kuna Culture, Panama
Textile
6' h. x 6' 9"
1987.1.4
Location: Building 2, Room 2334