Rug
| Object Name: | Rug |
|---|---|
| Place Made: | Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan |
| Period: | Early 21st century |
| Date: | 2001 - 2007 |
| Dimensions: | L 100 cm x W 71 cm |
| Materials: | Wool; cotton |
| Techniques: | Knotted pile; plain woven; fringed |
| ID Number: | L2008.167 |
| Credit: | Promised Gift of Max Allen |
President Najibullah resigned in 1992 and took refuge in the U.N. compound in Kabul. In 1996 he was seized by the Taliban, castrated, killed and his body hanged in public. He is shown here with a noose around his neck, messing his pants.
