Ancestral Puebloan (Culture Keyword)
6,551-6,575 (7,426 Records)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2903. Morris FS 5293. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Mass of feather-wrapped yucca cordage with well-preserved quill wrapping and feather pile. Includes fragment of yucca leaf tie in square knot. Measurements: L 24.0, W 20.0, TH 7.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2903 A: mass of feather-wrapped cordage with intact pile. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room189, Lower Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-2904 (2006)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2904. Morris FS 4015. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large mass of yucca cordage, most 2S-Z, some with remnants of quill wrapping and a few with hide wrapping. One strand stained red. Also one coarse 2(2Z-S)Z strand that may be remains of a header cord from a twined blanket. Measurements: L 34.0, W 22.0, TH 11 CM. Images: AZRU8-2904 A: mass of yucca cordage in box, some quill and hide-wrapped. AZRU8-2904 B: detail of thick cord, possibly part of...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-787 (2006)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #787. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Strand of 2S-Z feather-wrapped yucca cordage. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU8-787: Feather-wrapped yucca 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 136-2 and evenly distributed, its upper limit being...
Perishable: Yucca Fabric AMNH 29.0/5285 (2006)
Yucca Fabric, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5285. Morris FS 34. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Heavy, looped yucca fabric with feather-cord attachments. Images: AMNH 29.0/5285A: looped yucca fabric with feather-cord attachments 1. AMNH 29.0/5285B: looped yucca fabric with feather-cord attachments 2. AMNH 29.0/5285C: looped yucca fabric with feather-cord attachments 3. AMNH 29.0/5285D: detail of feathers protruding from cord. AMNH 29.0/5285E: detail of feather cords 1.AMNH 29.0/5285F: detail of...
Perishable: Yucca Fabric AMNH 29.0/5286 (2006)
Yucca Fabric, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5286. Morris FS 35. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Yucca fabric fragments, fine and coarse looping. Images: AMNH 29.0/5286_1_2A: fragments of fine and coarse yucca looping. AMNH 29.0/5286_1B: fragments of fine yucca looping. AMNH 29.0/5286_2C: fragment of coarse yucca looping. AMNH 29.0/5286_2D: other face showing feather attachment. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:357) indicates that “Room 122-2...
Perishable: Yucca Fiber AMNH 29.0/9421 (2006)
Yucca Fiber, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #0421. Morris FS 2905. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Wad of yucca fiber. Image: AMNH 29.0/9421A: yucca fiber. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 139, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 139 at the time of excavation is as follows: “When the writer broke through the veneer of masonry which sealed the north side of the door leading into Room 139 from Room 143, the condition of the ceiling dictated a hasty retreat. The supports...
Perishable: Yucca Handle/Pot Lug AZRU20-2107 (2006)
Yucca Handle/Pot Lug, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #2107. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of yucca fiber inserted through lug of ceramic fragment and worked in a 3-strand braid. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU20-2107A: pot lug with yucca braided handle. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.
Perishable: Yucca Knot AZRU101-5287 (2006)
Yucca Knot, Accession AZRU-00101, Catalog # 5287. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Deteriorated remains of a coarse yucca knot (square knot). Measurements: L 4.0, W 2.5 CM. Image: AZRU101-5287A: deteriorated yucca-leaf square knot. Recovered from Room 139, SW corner, Roof Level, Aztec West Ruin. Artifact in collection from 1988 stabilization project.
Perishable: Yucca Knot AZRU43-1079 (2006)
Yucca Knot, Accession AZRU-00043, Catalog #1079. Other No: [Unknown] Earl Weed. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Yucca leaf folded at one end and tied in square knot. Yellow exterior. Measurements: L 5.5, W 1.2, TH 0.9 CM. Image: AZRU43-1079A: yucca square knot. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact recovered during Hubbard Tri-wall stabilization, Gordon R. Vivian.
Perishable: Yucca Knot AZRU61-9365 (2006)
Yucca Knot, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9365. FS 130. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. One yucca-leaf square knot, elements tripled. Measurements: 3.5 L, 1.4 W CM. Image: AZRU61-9365 A: yucca square knot with tripled elements. Recovered from Room 225, 160-180 CM bel 2nd datum, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Yucca Knot AZRU61-9444 (2006)
Yucca Knot, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9444. FS 277. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two yucca-leaf knots of yucca baccata. Measurements: 31.2 L, 3.6 W CM (larger). Image: AZRU61-9444 A: broadleaf yucca tied in square knot. Recovered from Room 225, W balk. 100-120 CM, trash, roof level, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Yucca Knot AZRU97-5130 (2006)
Yucca Knot, Accession AZRU-00097, Catalog #5130. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Paired strips of yucca leaf tied in a square knot. Formerly tied around some object. Measurements: L 5.0, W 4.5 CM. Image: AZRU97-5130A: yucca knot. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Unprovenienced artifacts in collection.
Perishable: Yucca Knots AZRU54-3538 (2006)
Yucca Knots, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3538. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Deteriorated yucca-leaf ties, three tied in square knots. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU54-3538A: yucca-leaf knots. Recovered from Room 224, upper trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.
Perishable: Yucca Knots AZRU54-3543 (2006)
Yucca Knots, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3543. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Remains of yucca-leaf ties, layered and tied in square knots. A group of three is folded in half. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU54-3543A: yucca knots. Recovered from Room 224, lower trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.
Perishable: Yucca Loop AZRU8-2857 (2006)
Yucca Loop, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2857. Morris FS 3662. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large loop of narrowleaf yucca ties folded in half. Leaves joined with 4 square knots. Measurements: L 21.0 (folded), W 4.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2857 A: large folded loop of narrowleaf yucca leaves tied with square knots. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa...
Perishable: Yucca Needle AMNH 29.0/5345 (2006)
Yucca Needle, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5345. Morris FS 95. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Yucca needle with 2z-S cotton yarn twisted into it. Image: AMNH 29.0/5345A: probable remains of yucca needle with 2z-S cotton yarn twisted into it. 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...
Perishable: Yucca Needle AMNH 29.0/5346 (2006)
Yucca Needle, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5346. Morris FS 96. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Yucca-leaf needle with cotton fiber yarn, twisted 4Z-S. Image: AMNH 29.0/5346A: yucca-leaf needle with cotton yarn. 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...
Perishable: Yucca Pad AZRU8-2798 (2006)
Yucca Pad, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2798. Morris FS 5507. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small rectangular pad of matted yucca fiber with perpendicular stitching of 2S-Z yucca or apocynum yarn. Measurements: L 9.5, W 8.0, TH 1.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2798 A: yucca fiber pad stitched with 2s-Z yucca or apocynum yarn. AZRU8-2798 B: detail of stitching. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 193, Aztec West Ruin. For Room 193 Morris described typical architectural features and...
Perishable: Yucca Pad AZRU8-2799 (2006)
Yucca Pad, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2799. Morris FS 5291. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Oval pad of matted yucca fiber randomly stitched with 2Z-S cotton yarn. Possible awl pad. Measurements: L 12.0, W 9.5, TH, 1.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2799 A: yucca fiber pad stitched with 2z-S cotton yarn. AZRU8-2799 B: detail of stitching. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Lower Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of perishable objects...
Perishable: Yucca Pads AZRU8-799 (2006)
Yucca Pads, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog # 799. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Ten small oval pads or quids of probable yucca fiber. One contains an unidentified vegetal? substance. Measurements: Not measured. Images: AZRU8-799 A: Five of ten oval pads of quids or yucca fiber in lab bag. AZRU8-799 B: Detail of yucca pad or quid with substance inside. Recovered from Earl Morris excavation of Room 136-2(?), Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at...
Perishable: Yucca Plant AMNH 29.0/8416 (2006)
Yucca Plant, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8416. Morris FS 1909. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Narrowleaf yucca plant. Image: AMNH 29.0/8416A: narrowleaf yucca plant. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 72, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 72 at the time of excavation is as follows. “A layer of washed adobe 2 to 4 inches thick covered the floor of Room 72. Eleven long unpeeled willows had been left standing in the southeast corner. The ceiling support was one...
Perishable: Yucca Plant AZRU8-2832 (2006)
Yucca Plant, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2832. Morris FS 5287. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Complete narrowleaf yucca plant with roots. Tips of leaves missing. A few leaves are broken off near base and have charred tips. Measurements: L 37.0, W 5.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2832 A: narrowleaf yucca plant. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Lower Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of perishable objects from the Chaco period that...
Perishable: Yucca Quid AMNH 29.0/9968 (2006)
Yucca Quid, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog # 9968. Morris FS 3449. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Yucca quid, possibly chewed. Image: AMNH 29.0/9968A: small bundle of yucca fiber, possibly chewed. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 135-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 135-2 at the time of excavation is as follows. “A cobblestone-lined firepit, 1 foot 8 inches in diameter and 5 inches deep, occupied the center of the floor of Room 135-2. A masonry wall some 7...
Perishable: Yucca Quid AZRU8-2844 (2006)
Yucca Quid, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog # 2844. Morris FS 5508. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Oval bundle of yucca fiber enclosing bits of an unidentified material. Measurements: L 5.5, W 2.3, TH 2.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-2844 A: yucca-fiber quid with substance inside, possibly herbs. AZRU8-2844 B: detail of substance inside 1. AZRU8-2844 C: detail of substance inside 2. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 193, Aztec West Ruin. For Room 193 Morris described typical...
Perishable: Yucca Ring AZRU20-1825 (2006)
Yucca Ring, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1825. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Miniature ring of yucca leaves wrapped crosswise with same. Measurements: D 7.0 (ext), 4.0 (int), TH 1.2 CM. Image: AZRU20-1825A: miniature yucca ring or pot rest. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.