Site Stabilization (Investigation Type)

An activity that involves the rehabilitation of eroding, slumping, subsiding or otherwise deteriorating archaeological resources, including structures and building materials.

676-700 (920 Records)

Perishable: Twined Object AZRU61-8142 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Twined Object, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #8142. FS 173. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Remains of a single row of twining, coarse weave. Measurements: 2.3 L, 0.8 W CM. Images: AZRU61-8142 A: fragment of twined object. AZRU61-8142 B: fragment of twined object, other face. Recovered from Room 225,180-200 CM, 1st story fill, Aztec West Ruin.


Perishable: Twined Sandal AZRU2-107 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Twined Sandal, Accession AZRU-00002, Catalog #107. Other No: FS 1223. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Twined sandal with double toe loop, jogged toe, raised designs. Measurements: L 21.3, W 9.7 CM. Images: AZRU2-107A: upper face. AZRU2-107B: lower face. AZRU2-107C: detail showing double toe loop. AZRU2-107D: detail of underside showing rounded toe construction. Recovered from Room 48, Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Rosa Abrams.


Perishable: Twined Sandal AZRU20-1359 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Twined Sandal, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1359. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Finely woven twined sandal with cupped heel, raised design, 3 weave zones. Different appearance from the twined sandals from Aztec. Perhaps Basketmaker III. Measurements: L 21.7, W 9.6 CM. Images: AZRU20-1359A: twined sandal, upper face. AZRU20-1359B: lower face showing raised design. AZRU20-1359C: detail of heel finish 1. AZRU20-1359D: detail of heel finish 2. Recovered from Room...


Perishable: Twined Sandal AZRU54-3552 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Twined Sandal, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3552. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Four fragments of a twined sandal with hide ties. Remains of raised design on underside. Measurements: L 4.6, W 1.9 CM (largest). Images:AZRU54-3552A: twined sandal fragments. AZRU54-3552B: detail of fragments with raised design. AZRU54-3552C: detail of fragments with hide ties. Recovered from Room 224, lower trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.


Perishable: Twined Sandal AZRU61-8158 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Twined Sandal, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #8158. FS 170. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Twined sandal fragment, deteriorated, remnants of raised design, red staining. Measurements: 5.3 L, 1.5 W CM. Images: AZRU61-8158 A: twined sandal fragment, upper face. AZRU61-8158 B: twined sandal fragment, lower face showing raised design. Recovered from Room 225, 180-200 CM bel 2nd datum, Aztec West Ruin.


Perishable: Twined Sandal AZRU61-9275 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Twined Sandal, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9275. FS 170. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Deteriorated fragment of sandal with intact side selvage. Measurements: 3.0 L, 2.4 W, 0.3 TH CM. Image: AZRU61-9275 A: twined sandal fragment. Recovered from Room 225, 160-180 CM bel 2nd datum, Aztec West Ruin.


Perishable: Twined Sandal AZRU61-9425 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Twined Sandal, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9425. FS 172. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Eleven fragments of a deteriorated twined sandal. Measurements: 3.5 L, 3.0 W CM (largest). Image: AZRU61-9425 A: twined sandal fragments. Recovered from Room 225, 180-200 CM bel 2nd datum, ash layer, Aztec West Ruin.


Perishable: Wicker Screen AZRU38-3380 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Wicker Screen, Accession AZRU-00038, Catalog #3380. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large wicker screen or mat woven in 3/3 interlacing, pole along each side. Traces of green paint. Perhaps historic Apache. Measurements: L 90.6, W 79.0 CM. Images: AZRU38-3380A: large wicker screen or mat. AZRU38-3380B: detail of weave structure. AZRU38-3380C: detail of pole on one side. AZRU38-3380D: detail of pole on other side. Recovered from a tributary of Carrizo River, Arizona....


Perishable: Willow Elements AZRU61-10684 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Elements, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #10684. FS 110. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Four full-length willow elements from ceiling. Not drilled. Measurements: 74.0 L (complete), 1.1-1.5 D CM. Image: AZRU61-10684 A: unpierced willow elements and splintered wood. Recovered from Room 225, N balk, 2nd story roof, NE corner, Aztec West Ruin.


Perishable: Willow Elements AZRU61-10686 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Elements, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #10686. FS 110. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Willow ceiling elements, some blackened, not drilled. Measurements: 74.0 L (complete), 1.1-1.7 D CM. Images: AZRU61-10686 A: unpierced willow elements. AZRU61-10686 B: detail of ceiling elements. Recovered from Room 225, N balk, 2nd story roof, NE corner, Aztec West Ruin.


Perishable: Willow Fragments AZRU61-9533 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Fragments, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9533. FS 123. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Approx 33 fragments from a willow ceiling. Not drilled. Measurements: 13.5 L, 1.0 D CM (longest). Image: AZRU61-9533 A: willow fragments with ground ends. Recovered from Room 225, W balk, 0-40 CM, Aztec West Ruin.


Perishable: Willow Hoop AZRU20-1795 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Hoop, Accession AZRU-0000, Catalog # . Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of probable corn leaves bound to willow hoop with network of yucca ties. Possible snowshoe. Measurements: Not measured. Images: AZRU20-1795A: bundle of probable corn leaves bound to wooden hoop. AZRU20-1795B: detail of binding at base of bundle. AZRU20-1795C: detail of yucca network. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of...


Perishable: Willow Hoop AZRU20-1796 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Hoop, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1796. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Willow hoop wrapped with network of yucca-leaf strips. Possible snowshoe. Measurements: L 31.0, W 24.0 CM. Image: AZRU20-1796A: possible snowshoe frame. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.


Perishable: Willow Mat AZRU20-1816 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Mat, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1816. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragment of a sewn willow mat, part of ceiling construction. Alternating peeled and unpeeled elements produce a dark and light design. No intact edges. Measurements: L 23.0, W 61.0 CM (incl cords). Images: AZRU20-1816A: fragment of sewn willow mat with bands of peeled and unpeeled elements. AZRU20-1816B: detail. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins...


Perishable: Willow Mat AZRU20-2922 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Mat, Accession AZRU-0000, Catalog #2922. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Portion of a sewn willow mat consisting of six fine, peeled willow elements threaded with spaced rows of 2S-Z yucca cordage. Smoke-blackened from ceiling. Measurements: L 47.0, W 4.2 (willow only), 9.0 (cords extended) CM. Images: AZRU20-2922A: portion of willow mat. AZRU20-2922B: detail showing cordage inserted through willow elements. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact...


Perishable: Willow Mat AZRU20-3117 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Mat, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #3117(?). Other No.: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small rectangular piece of a willow mat with 4 rows of 2(2Z-S)Z yucca cordage element. Diameter = 0.5-0.8 CM. Elements laid butt to tip. One intact side has elements ground smooth. Other side broken. Both ends incomplete. Measurements: L 11.0, W 45.0 CM (incl cordage). Image: AZRU20-3117A: Willow Mat. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National...


Perishable: Willow Mat AZRU20-3124 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Mat, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #3124(?). Other No: FS 5280(?). Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Twined, plied, reed stem and yucca fiber mat, 2-strand twining (S and Z), 2(2Z-S)Z, with repairs. Measurements: L 71.0, W 50 CM. Images: AZRU20-3124(?)A: Sewn willow mat in drawer. AZRU20-3124B: Another view of sewn willow mat in drawer. AZRU20-3124C: Finished end showing overhand knots. AZRU20-3124D: twined reed mat in drawer. AZRU20-3124E: Finished end, different view. AZRU20-3124F:...


Perishable: Willow Mat AZRU20-3406 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Mat, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #3406. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large section of a sewn willow mat with two intact sides and one intact end. At the intact end, ten spaced cords terminate in overhand knots. The latter also has an attached cordage handle with the appearance of sisal that could be a modern addition. No smoke blackening. Measurements: L 49.0 (inc), W 103.0 (com) CM. Images: AZRU20-3406A: willow mat in box, upper end intact. AZRU20-3406B: one...


Perishable: Willow Mat AZRU20-3409 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Mat, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #3409. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large fragment of a sewn willow mat threaded with 5 rows of coarse 2S-Z yucca cordage. One end complete, other one broken. Measurements: L 80.0, W 28.0 CM. Images: AZRU20-3409A: sewn willow mat. AZRU20-3409B: sewn willow mat 2. AZRU20-3409C: detail showing rough end finish. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.


Perishable: Willow Mat AZRU256-14022 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Mat, Accession AZRU-00256, Catalog #14022. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Corner fragment of a sewn willow mat with one intact side and one intact end. Threaded with 6 rows of 2S-Z yucca cordage. Element Diameter = 0.6-0.7 CM. Elements finely ground at intact end. Cords tied in overhand knots at one end. Measurements: L 19.5, W 63.5 CM. Image: AZRU256-14022A: fragment of sewn willow mat. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Unprovenienced artifact in...


Perishable: Willow Mat AZRU256-14023 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Mat, Accession AZRU-00256, Catalog #14023. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small section of a willow mat with one intact side and two incomplete ends. Threaded with 4 rows of 2S-Z yucca cordage. Measurements: L 19.5, W 45.5 CM (incl cordage). Image: AZRU256-14023A: fragment of sewn willow mat. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Unprovenienced artifact in collections.


Perishable: Willow Mat AZRU256-14024 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Mat, Accession AZRU-00256, Catalog #14024. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small piece of a willow mat with one intact side and two incomplete ends. Threaded with 3 rows of 2S-Z yucca cordage. Element diameter = 0.4-0.6 CM. Smoke-blackened on one face except where formerly crossed by ceiling members. Measurements: L 9.0, W 44.5 CM. Images: AZRU256-14024A: fragment of sewn willow mat. AZRU256-14024B: other face showing smoke blackening. Recovered from Room...


Perishable: Willow Mat AZRU54-3542 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Mat, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3542. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Six narrow elements from a willow mat strung together with a single row of 2S-Z yucca cordage. Elements smoothed at one end. Reichert called it a "door hanging." Measurements: L 7.5, W 4.0 CM. Image: AZRU54-3542A: fragment of fine sewn willow mat. Recovered from Room 224, lower trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.


Perishable: Willow Mat AZRU61-10683 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Mat, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #10683. FS 165F?. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Sections of sewn willow mat, willow elements threaded with yucca cordage. Measurements: 82.0 L CM, original width 1.1+ M. Images: AZRU61-10683 A: sewn willow mat. AZRU61-10683 B: sewn willow mat cropped. AZRU61-10683 C: sewn willow mat, showing flush ends. AZRU61-10683 D: detail showing threaded elements. Recovered from Room 225, 120-140 bel 2nd datum, N 1/2 of room, Aztec West Ruin.


Perishable: Willow Mat AZRU97-11177 (2006)
IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Willow Mat, Accession AZRU-00097, Catalog #11177. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small rectangular piece of a sewn willow mat. Four rows pierced with 2S-Z cordage. Element diameter = 0.4-0.7 CM. One intact edge. Willow elements finely ground at intact end. Measurements: L 18.0, W 33.5 CM. Image: AZRU97-11177A: fragment of sewn willow mat. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Unprovenienced artifacts in collection.