Ancestral Puebloan (Culture Keyword)
5,776-5,800 (7,426 Records)
Carbonized Cloth, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7997. Morris FS 1574. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Box of carbonized cotton, plain and twill weave, fragments. Images: AMNH 29.0-7997A: carbonized cloth fragments in box. AMNH 29.0-7997B: carbonized fragment of plain-weave cloth. AMNH 29.0-7997C: carbonized probable twill-weave cloth. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 41, Grave 16, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:300)...
Perishable: Carbonized Cloth, AMNH 29.0/7995 (2006)
Carbonized Cloth, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7995. Morris FS 1572. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Box of 1/1 plain weave, carbonized cotton cloth fragments. Images: AMNH 29.0/7995A: carbonized cotton plain-weave cloth. AMNH 29.0/7995B: carbonized cotton plain-weave cloth, with flash. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 41, Grave 16, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:300) indicates that “Conditions in Room 41 are given in...
Perishable: Carbonized Fabric and Sandal, AMNH 29.0/6786 (2006)
Carbonized Fabric, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #6786. Morris FS 396. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Carbonized sandal and cotton fabric fragments from child burial. Images: AMNH 29.0/6786_1A: fragments of carbonized cotton 2-1 twill-weave cloth. AMNH 29.0/6786_3B: carbonized twined sandal fragment. AMNH 29.0/6786_1C: close-up of seamed piece of cloth. AMNH 29.0/6786_1D: close-up of another seamed piece of cloth. Recovered from Earl...
Perishable: Carbonized Fabric fused to Mat, AMNH 29.0/6787 (2006)
Carbonized Fabric fused to Mat, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #6787. Morris FS 397. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Carbonized cotton fused to matting. Measurements: Images: AMNH 29.0/6787_1A: carbonized cotton 2-1 (probably) twill cloth fused to 2-2 matting. AMNH 29.0/6787_1B: close-up. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Kiva D, Child Burial, Aztec West Ruin. Morris describes Kiva D as having “been burned before its original...
Perishable: Carbonized Fabric, AMNH 29.0-7075 (2006)
Carbonized Fabric, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7075. Morris FS 675. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Carbonized cotton fabric fragments, 1/1 plain weave. Image: AMNH 29.0-7075A: fragments of carbonized cotton plain-weave cloth. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 45, Grave 12, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:302) indicates that “Moist, well-solidified refuse covered the floor of Room 45 to a depth of 8 feet. In it were many...
Perishable: Carbonized Fabric, AMNH 29.0/6788.1 (2006)
Carbonized Fabric, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #6788. Morris FS 398. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Cotton twill fabric fused to matting. Images: AMNH 29.0/6788_1A: carbonized cotton twill (probably)-weave cloth fused to matting, on plaster base. AMNH 29.0/6788_1B: close-up of carbonized cotton cloth on plaster base 1. AMNH 29.0/6788_1C: close-up of carbonized cotton cloth on plaster base 2. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of...
Perishable: Carbonized Yarn, AMNH 29.0/7996 (2006)
Carbonized Yarn, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7996. Morris FS 1573. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Carbonized cotton yarn, plied, 2Z-S weave. Image: AMNH 29.0/7996A: carbonized cotton yarn. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 41, Grave 16, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:300) indicates that “Conditions in Room 41 are given in the description of Burial 16.1 (see Morris 1924:155). The conflagration which so badly damaged...
Perishable: Carved Wood AZRU20-2559 (2006)
Carved Wood, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #2559. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small piece of carved wood, cylindrical shaft with knobbed end. Measurements: L 6.0, D 3.0 (knob), 2.0 (shaft) CM. Image: AZRU20-2559A: upper end of stick with knobbed end, possible prayer stick. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.
Perishable: Cedar Bark Coil AZRU8-2888 (2006)
Cedar Bark Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2888. Morris FS 5253. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large coil of juniper bark wrapped crosswise with same. Cotton lint adhering. Measurements: D 23.0 (ext), 3.0 (int) CM. Image: AZRU8-2888 A: large coil of cedar bark wrapped crosswise with same. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Upper Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of perishable objects from the Chaco period that have to...
Perishable: Cedar Bark Coil AZRU8-2889 (2006)
Cedar Bark Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2889. Morris FS 5460. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large coil of juniper bark wrapped crosswise with same. Measurements: D 23.0 (ext), 1.5 (int), TH 3.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2889 A: coil of cedar bark wrapped crosswise with same. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 185, Aztec West Ruin. Morris described Room 185 as having “ two feet of a very hard and compact light colored earth on a floor level that showed practically no signs of...
Perishable: Cedar Bark Coil AZRU8-2890 (2006)
Cedar Bark Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2890. Morris FS 5351. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Medium coil of juniper bark wrapped crosswise with same. Slightly oval shape. Measurements: D 17.0 (ext), 4.0.0 (int), TH 3.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2890 A: coil of cedar bark wrapped crosswise with same. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 181, Aztec West Ruin. Morris described Room 181 as having a “considerable deposit of refuse…[continuing] well above the level of the third...
Perishable: Cedar Bark Coil AZRU8-2891 (2006)
Cedar Bark Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2891. Morris FS 5514. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Medium coil of juniper bark wrapped crosswise with narrowleaf yucca strips tied in square knots. Measurements: D 17.0 (ext), 7.0 (int), TH 4.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2891 A: coil of cedar bark wrapped crosswise with strips of narrowleaf yucca tied in square knots. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 193, Aztec West Ruin. For Room 193 Morris described typical architectural features and...
Perishable: Cedar Bark Coil AZRU8-2892 (2006)
Cedar Bark Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2892. Morris FS 3691. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small coil of juniper bark wrapped crosswise with same. Oval shape. Measurements: D 11.0 (ext), 5.0 (int), TH 4.0 CM Image: AZRU8-2892 A: coil of cedar bark wrapped crosswise with same. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde refuse had been cast...
Perishable: Cedar Bark Coil AZRU8-2893 (2006)
Cedar Bark Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2893. Morris FS 3924. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small flattish coil of juniper bark wrapped crosswise with same. Circular shape. Measurements: D 10.5 (ext), 6.0 (int), TH 2.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2893 A: coil of cedar bark wrapped crosswise with same. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room128-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 128-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “At [the center of the floor] was a...
Perishable: Cedar Braid AZRU3-283 (2006)
Cedar Braid, Accession AZRU-00003, Catalog #283. Other No: H-75. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. 6-strand braid of probable cedar bark fiber made with 2Z-S elements. Measurements: L 46.0, W 0.6 CM (approx). Images: AZRU3-283A: square braid of cedar bark. AZRU3-283B: detail of square braid. Recovered from Room [unknown] , Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Sherman Howe.
Perishable: Cedar Bundle AZRU54-3541 (2006)
Cedar Bundle, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3541. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small bundle of folded strips, no cross tie. Material could be juniper bark. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU54-3541A: small bundle of folded plant material, possibly cedar bark. Recovered from Room 224, lower trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.
Perishable: Cedar Coil AMNH 29.0/7675 (2006)
Cedar Coil, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7675. Morris FS 1268. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of cedar bark wrapped in yucca. Image: AMNH 29.0/7675A: coil of cedar bark. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 48, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 48 at the time of excavation is as follows. “The floor was covered with refuse.. The greater proportion of this deposit was of vegetable substance; cornstalks, husks, tassels, and cobs, cedarbark, splinters of the same...
Perishable: Cedar Coil AZRU54-3528 (2006)
Cedar Coil, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3528. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small coil of juniper bark wrapped crosswise with same. Oval shape. Measurements: L 14.0, W 7.5 CM (ext), L 8.0, W 3.0 (int), TH 2.5 CM. Image: AZRU54-3528A: coil of cedar bark wrapped crosswise with same. Recovered from Room 224, upper trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.
Perishable: Cedar Coil AZRU54-3529 (2006)
Cedar Coil, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3529. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small coil of juniper bark wrapped crosswise with same. Slightly oval shape. Measurements: Image: AZRU54-3529A: coil of cedar bark wrapped crosswise with same. Recovered from Room 224, upper trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.
Perishable: Cedar Coil AZRU54-3530 (2006)
Cedar Coil, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3530. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Medium coil of juniper bark wrapped crosswise with same. Oval shape. Measurements: D 15.0 (ext), 7.0 (int), TH 3.0 CM. Image: AZRU54-3530A: coil of cedar bark wrapped crosswise with same. Recovered from Room 224, upper trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.
Perishable: Cedar Coil AZRU54-3531 (2006)
Cedar Coil, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3531. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large coil of juniper bark wrapped crosswise with same. Oval shape. Measurements: D 18.0 (ext), 4.0 (int), TH 3.5 CM. Image: AZRU54-3531A: coil of cedar bark wrapped crosswise with same. Recovered from Room 224, upper trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.
Perishable: Cedar Coil AZRU8-2807 (2006)
Cedar Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2807. Morris FS 4032. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large coil of juniper bark wrapped crosswise with same. Measurements: D 18.0 (outer), 4.0 (inner) CM. Image: AZRU8-2807 A: large coil of cedar bark wrapped crosswise with same. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 153-2, Aztec West Ruin. Concerning Room 153-2 Morris reports that “The refuse deposit in Room 153 was in reality a continuation of that in Room 136, just as the latter was...
Perishable: Cedar Rope AZRU8-2753 (2006)
Cedar Rope, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2753. Morris FS 5461. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragment of thick 3-strand braid of juniper bark. Curved shape. Measurements: L 50.0, W 3.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2753 A: 3-strand braided rope of cedar bark. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 185, Aztec West Ruin. Morris described Room 185 as having “ two feet of a very hard and compact light colored earth on a floor level that showed practically no signs of use. A refuse layer was...
Perishable: Cedar-bark Torch AMNH 29.0/5337 (2006)
Cedar-bark Torch, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5337. Morris FS 87. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Wrapped cedar-bark brush or torch. Image: AMNH 29.0/5337 A: cedar-bark brush or torch. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:357) indicates that “Room 122-2 is situated above Room 112. Refuse, more than half of its bulk composed of vegetable and other perishable substances, had been thrown in through the door connecting with the room above Room 110,...
Perishable: Ceiling Elements AZRU61-10463 (2006)
Ceiling Elements, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #10463. FS 121. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Five ceiling elements, not drilled. Also a small branched stick. Measurements: 11.8 L, 1.0 D CM (longest). Image: AZRU61-10463 A: willow ceiling elements and a piece of unworked wood. Recovered from Room 239, Aztec West Ruin.