Navajo Weavers: Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1881-'82, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1884, Pages 371-392.
Navajo Weavers: Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1881-'82, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1884, Pages 371-392.
Archaeology & Anthropology, Art
Navajo Weavers is a scholarly work by Washington Matthews, published in 1884 as part of the Bureau of Ethnology's reports. This ethnographic study focuses on the weaving practices of the Navajo Indians in New Mexico and Arizona, detailing their techniques, materials, and cultural significance. Matthews examines the processes of spinning, dyeing, and weaving, highlighting the unique artistry and traditional craftsmanship that characterize Navajo textiles. The book serves as an important record of Navajo weaving, emphasizing its artistic merit and cultural heritage.
