Ancestral Puebloan (Culture Keyword)
6,051-6,075 (7,426 Records)
Historic Tool Handle, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #10414. FS 239. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Part of handle from a drill or trowel, split lengthwise. Measurements: 6.4 L, 1.9 D, 1.0 TH CM. Images: AZRU61-10414 A: probable historic tool handle. AZRU61-10414 B: other face. Recovered from Room 239, Drainage trench, 0-20 CM, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Hoop fragment AZRU8-2642 (2006)
Hoop fragment, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2642. Morris FS 4086. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two curved sticks wrapped crosswise with cut strips of broadleaf yucca. Remains of square knot. Stained purplish-red. Probably the remains of a hoop. Measurements: L 10.3, W 1.2 where wrapped CM. Image: AZRU8-2642 A: remains of willow hoop wrapped crosswise with yucca strips. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 153-2, Aztec West Ruin. Concerning Room 153-2 Morris reports that “The...
Perishable: Human Hair AZRU20-2866 (2006)
Human Hair, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #2866. Other No: [Unknown]. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. 6-strand braid of human hair. Strands folded over a strand of plant fiber or possibly sinew at one end. Braiding proceeded from there. Measurements: L 24.0 (straightened), W 0.7 CM. Image: AZRU20-2866A: 6-strand braid of human hair; elements folded over another cord at left. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from...
Perishable: Human Hair Cordage AZRU61-9938 (2006)
Human Hair Cordage, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9938. FS 110. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Long, nicely worked strand of looped and knotted cordage. Measurements: 5.0 L, 3.0 W CM (curved position). Image: AZRU61-9938 A: human hair cordage. Recovered from Room 225, N balk, 2nd story roof, NE corner, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Impressed Adobe AMNH 29.0/7837 (2006)
Impressed Adobe, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7837. Morris FS 1431. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragment of adobe with textile impression. Images: AMNH 29.0/7837A: adobe with textile impression. AMNH 29.0/7837B: adobe with textile impression in raking light. 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...
Perishable: Knotted Cordage AMNH 29.0/5279 and 5278 (2006)
Knotted Cordage, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5279 and 5278. Morris FS 28 and 27. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Cordage, 2Z-S and 2(2S-Z)S, knotted for feathers. Image: AMNH 29.0/5279_5278A: cords for feather attachment, 5278 has remnants of feathers. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 122-2, 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...
Perishable: Knotted Cordage AZRU 8207 (2006)
Knotted Cordage, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #8207. FS 170. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Knotted yucca cordage, both probably from same cordage strand. Measurements: 5.0 L, 1.0 W CM (larger). Image: AZRU61-8207 A: knotted cordage. Recovered from Room 225, 160-180 CM bel 2nd datum, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Knotted Yucca AZRU2-67 (2006)
Knotted Yucca, Accession AZRU-00002 , Catalog #67. Other No: FS 54. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Collection of yucca leaves, many tied in square knots. Measurements: Not measured. Images: AZRU2-67A: collection of yucca leaves, most tied in square knots. AZRU2-67B: detail of square knots. AZRU2-67C: detail. Recovered from Room 122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Rosa Abrams.
Perishable: Knotted Yucca AZRU2-72 (2006)
Knotted Yucca, Accession AZRU-00002, Catalog #72. Other No: FS 53. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two pairs of yucca leaves tied in square knots. Measurements: L 15.0, W 9.0 CM. Images: AZRU2-72A: yucca strips view in square knots. AZRU2-72B: yucca leaves tied in square knots. Recovered from Room 122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Rosa Abrams.
Perishable: Knotted Yucca Leaves AZRU8-1041 (2006)
Knotted Yucca Leaves, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1041. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Collection of yucca leaves tied in square knots. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU8-1041: Narrowleaf yucca tied in square knots. 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 into Room 136-2 and evenly distributed, its...
Perishable: Leather Moccasin AZRU8-531 (2006)
Leather Moccasin, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #531. Morris FS 4094. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Leather moccasin sole with series of holes around perimeter, some containing stitches of hide strips. Square piece of hide stitched to heel. Large piece cut out of heel. Measurements: L 22.5, W 9.0, TH 0.2 CM. Image: AZRU8-530 A: sole of moccasin, upper surface. AZRU8-530 B: heel end, upper surface. AZRU8-531 C: sole of leather moccasin with piece cut out at heel, lower surface. AZRU8-531...
Perishable: Looped Legging AZRU8-2955 (2006)
Looped Legging, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2955. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragment of a looped shoe-sock or legging of turkey-feather cordage. Measurements: L 10.0, W 6.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2955 A: fragment of looped legging of turkey-feather cordage. 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 into Room...
Perishable: Looped Object AMNH 29.0/7591 (2006)
Looped Object, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7591. Morris FS 1184. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Open weave, simple loop object of yucca fiber, perhaps a bag. Image: AMNH 29.0/7591A: looped object, open weave. 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...
Perishable: Moccasin AMNH 29.0/8951 (2006)
Moccasin, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8951. Morris FS 2445. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Tanned hide moccasin sole, patched. Image: AMNH 29.0/8951A: moccasin sole, patched. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 95, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 95 at the time of excavation is as follows. “From 7 to 10 feet from the floor of Room 95 in the masonry portion of the fill were various stone artifacts…. must have come from the third floor. Refuse covered the entire...
Perishable: Moccasin AMNH 29.0/8965 (2006)
Moccasin, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8965. Morris FS 2459. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Buckskin baby moccasin with porcupine quillwork. Images: AMNH 29.0/8965A: baby moccasin with quillwork. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 95, Grave 20, Aztec West Ruin.Earl Morris’ description of Room 95 at the time of excavation is as follows. “From 7 to 10 feet from the floor of Room 95 in the masonry portion of the fill were...
Perishable: Netted Hoop AZRU8-1279 (2006)
Netted Hoop. Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1279. Morris FS 5525. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Netted hoop consisting of a pair of concentric willow hoops joined by a network of broadleaf yucca strips worked in simple looping. Measurements: D 14.0 (outer hoop), 1.0 (inner hoop) CM. Images: AZR8-1279 A: Detail of yucca looping on smaller hoop. AZRU8-1279 B: Detail of yucca looping between the hoops. AZRU8-1279 C: Close-up. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 193, Aztec West...
Perishable: Openwork Basket AMNH 29.0/5310 (2006)
Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5310. Morris FS 61. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Wood and yucca openwork basket with cornhusk lining. Images: AMNH 29.0/5310A: cornhusk-lined basket, side view. AMNH 29.0/5310B: cornhusk-lined basket, side view 2. AMNH 29.0/5310C: cornhusk-lined basket, other face. AMNH 29.0/5310D: cornhusk-lined basket, other side 2. AMNH 29.0/5310E: cornhusk-lined basket, top view. AMNH 29.0/5310F: bottom of basket. AMNH 29.0/5310G: close-up of bottom of basket. AMNH...
Perishable: Openwork Basket AMNH 29.0/5311.1 (2006)
Openwork Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5311.1 Morris FS 62. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Knotted, twisted openwork basket with cornhusk lining. Images: AMNH 29.0/5311_1A: flattened cornhusk-lined basket. AMNH 29.0/5311_1B: other face of flattened cornhusk-lined basket. AMNH 29.0/5311_1C: construction detail showing horizontal elements wrapped around vertical elements. AMNH 29.0/5311_1D: close-up of feather-wrapped yucca cord. AMNH 29.0/5311_1E: close-up of base, showing one of the...
Perishable: Oval Basket AMNH 29.0/8482 (2006)
Oval Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8482. Morris FS 1975. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Oval basket frame with yucca framework containing cornhusks; knotted, twisted wood and yucca. Images: AMNH 29.0/8482A: oval basket frame with yucca framework containing cornhusks. AMNH 29.0/8482B: underside of oval basket frame with yucca framework containing cornhusks. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 72, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 72 at the time of...
Perishable: Oval Ring AZRU8-2777 (2006)
Oval Ring, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2777. Morris FS 5044. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large oval ring with remains of yucca network worked in narrow strips of broadleaf yucca. Measurements: L 28.0, W 22.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2777 A: oval ring with remains of yucca network. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room180, Aztec West Ruin. Morris described Room 180 as “fallen into ruin [before the later occupation of Aztec Ruin]. The partial excavation of this chamber revealed the...
Perishable: Paho AZRU20-2698 (2006)
Paho, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #2698. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small roundel paho with ferule. Measurements: L 19.0, W 1.2 (tip), 1.0 (shaft) CM Images: AZRU20-2698A: small roundel paho 1. AZRU20-2698B: small roundel paho 2. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.
Perishable: Paho AZRU8-2638 (2006)
Paho, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2638. Morris FS 3915. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small crook-shaped ceremonial stick. Measurements: L 19.2, W 1.6 at crook, D 0.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2638 A: crook-shaped paho. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 154-2, third story, Aztec West Ruin. For Room 154-2 Morris reports that “Through the vent in the west wall of Room 113 made by relic hunters it could be seen that the eastern third of the floor of Room 154 was standing;...
Perishable: Paho AZRU8-2639 (2006)
Paho, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2639. Morris FS 3916. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small crook-shaped ceremonial stick. Charred at tip and crook. Measurements: L 19.6, W 1.9 at crook. Image: AZRU8-2639 A: crook-shaped paho. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 154-2, third level, Aztec West Ruin. For Room 154-2 Morris reports that “Through the vent in the west wall of Room 113 made by relic hunters it could be seen that the eastern third of the floor of Room 154 was...
Perishable: Pahos AZRU8-2635 (L), AZRU8-2568 (R) (2006)
Two Pahos, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2635 and #2568. Morris FS 5318 and FS 3912 respectively. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. AZRU8-2635: Roundel paho with ferule. Lower end shortened and reworked with a deep groove. Morris: "Head of ceremonial stick reworked to knife handle." AZRU8-2568: Roundel paho with ferule. Charred at one end. Measurements: AZRU8-2635= L 19.5, D 1.8 (knob), 1.6 (shaft) CM; and AZRU8-2568= L 36.5, W 1.8 (knob), 1.5 (shaft) CM. Images: AZRU8-2635 A: AZRU8-2635...
Perishable: Painted Basket AMNH 29.0/5376 (2006)
Painted Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5376. Morris FS 126. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragment of painted clay coating on basket, 2 rod and welt/bundle. Image: AMNH 29.0/5376A: zigzag design on one face of painted basket 'lacquer'. 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...