Animas Valley (Geographic Keyword)

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1407. Morris FS 5517. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled yucca-leaf tie with three square knots. Measurements: D 10.0 CM approx. Image: AZRU8-1407 A: coil of yucca strips tied with three square knots. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 193, Aztec West Ruin. For Room 193 Morris described typical architectural features and “refuse that had been deposited on the second floor, including fragments of a considerable number of very fine...

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Yucca Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2803. Morris FS 5353. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of yucca strips wrapped crosswise with same, enclosed by an outer wrapping of cornhusks. Probably a pot rest. Measurements: D 11.0 (outer), 6.0 (inner) CM. Image: AZRU8-2803 A: coil of yucca leaves wrapped crosswise with yucca leaves and cornhusks. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 181, Aztec West Ruin. Morris described Room 181 as having a “considerable deposit of...

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Yucca Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2805. Morris FS 4033. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Oval coil of yucca strips wrapped crosswise with same, probably a pot rest. Measurements: D 21.5 (outer), 11.0 (inner) CM. Images: AZRU8-2805 A: coil of yucca strips wrapped crosswise with same. Possible pot rest. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room153-2, Aztec West Ruin. Concerning Room 153-2 Morris reports that “The refuse deposit in Room 153 was in reality a continuation of that in...

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7599. Morris FS 1192. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragment of a band of braided and knotted yucca cordage. Images: AMNH 29.0/7599A: fragment of knotted cordage band. AMNH 29.0/7599B: fragment of knotted cordage band 2. AMNH 29.0/7599C: fragment of knotted cordage band 3. 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...

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7603 . Morris FS 1196. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Colored, plied and knotted yucca cordage, 2S-Z. Image: AMNH 29.0/7603A: yucca cord colored red. 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,...

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Fur-wrapped Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1045. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two fragments of hide-wrapped yucca cordage with remnants of fur. Cordage is 2(2Z-S)Z, hide strips are wrapped S-wise. One has loop at center. Measurements: D 0.4 CM (where wrapped). Images: AZRU8-1045 A: two fragments of fur-wrapped cordage. AZRU8-1045 B: one strand of fur-wrapped cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris excavation of Room 136-2(?), Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’...

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00011, Catalog #1754. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Thick strand of probably yucca cordage with bits of white cotton fiber and brown Z-spun cotton yarn adhering. Measurements: L 38.0, D 1.0 CM. Image: AZRU11-1754A: thick 2(2s-Z)S yucca rope with bits of cotton adhering. Recovered from Room 203, Aztec West Ruin. 1938 excavation and stabilization in West Ruin by Charlie Steen.

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00002, Catalog #74. Other No: FS 25 . Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Collection of hide-wrapped yucca cordage, S-twisted strips. Measurements: D 0.4 CM. Image: AZRU2-74A: hide-wrapped yucca cordage. Recovered from Room 122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Rosa Abrams.

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00002, Catalog #78. Other No: FS 27. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small bundle of approx 25 probable yucca cords for attachment of feathers. Measurements: L 14.0, W 1.0 where bound. Images: AZRU2-78A: bundle of cords with feather attachments. AZRU2-78B: detail of wrapped ends 1. AZRU2-78C: detail of wrapped ends 2. Recovered from Room 122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Rosa Abrams.

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1215. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Short strand of 2(2Z-S)Z yucca cordage, somewhat degraded. Measurements: L 10.0, D 0.35 CM. Image: AZRU20-1215A: yucca cordage, 2(2z-S)Z. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1406. Other No:[Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Mass of 2S-Z yucca cordage, two different weights, some with hide wrapping. One piece tied in overhand knot. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU20-1406A: 2s-Z yucca cordage, some with hide wrapping. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1787. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of feather-wrapped yucca cordage, wrapped crosswise with same. Measurements: L 23.5, W 15.0 CM. Image: AZRU20-1787A: bundle of turkey-feather cordage. AZRU20-1787B: bundle of turkey-feather cordage 2. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1810. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Thick strand of 2(2S-Z)Z yucca cordage. Measurements: L 32.0, D 1.1 CM. Image: AZRU20-1810A: yucca rope. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #3100. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small coil of coarse 2S-Z yucca cordage, made by wrapping one end around other. Measurements: L 7.0, W 4.5 CM; D 0.5 CM. Image: AZRU20-3100A: loop of 2s-Z yucca cordage. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00043, Catalog #1070. Other No: [Unknown] Earl Weed. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Four fragments of yucca cordage, different weights. Most 2(2Z-S)Z. Glue. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU43-1070A: four fragments of yucca cordage. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact recovered during Hubbard Tri-wall stabilization, Gordon R. Vivian.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3533. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Strand of 2S-Z cordage of highly processed yucca. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU54-3533A: yucca and sinew cordage, 3s-Z, 2s-Z, and 2S. Recovered from Room 224, upper trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog 3534. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Strand of feather-wrapped yucca cordage. Quills cover about 50 percent of cord. Measurements: L 22.0, D 0.6 CM. Image: AZRU54-3534A: strand of feather-wrapped yucca cordage. Recovered from Room 224, upper trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3545. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Six deteriorated fragments of hide-wrapped yucca cordage. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU54-3545A: fragments of hide-wrapped yucca cordage. Recovered from Room 224, lower trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3549. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small fragment of feather-wrapped 2S-Z yucca cordage. Intact feather pile. Unusual wrapping technique; vane may have been split and wrapped around the cord. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU54-3549A: fragment of feather-wrapped cordage, 2s-Z yucca. Recovered from Room 224, lower trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9261. FS 173. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two small fragments of yucca cordage. Measurements: 3.5 L, 0.4 D CM (coarser frag). Image: AZRU61-9261 A: Yucca Cordage. Recovered from Room 225, 180-200 CM, 1st story fill, Aztec West Ruin.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9292. FS 166. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Four fragments feather wrapped, 1 not wrapped, 2 knotted. Measurements: 12.0 L, 0.6 D CM (longest). Image: AZRU61-9292 A: yucca cordage with knot. Recovered from Room 225, 140-160 CM bel 2nd datum, Aztec West Ruin.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9293. FS 166. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Six cordage fragments, 2 tied in overhand knots. Measurements: 39.0 L, 0.4 D CM (longest). Image: AZRU61-9293 A: yucca cordage. Recovered from Room 225, 140-160 CM bel 2nd datum, Aztec West Ruin.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9482. FS 110. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Cordage fragments have intact quills and feathers; 1 coiled and tied. Measurements: 11.5 L, 9.0 W CM (largest, coiled). Images: AZRU61-9482 A: feather-wrapped cordage fragments, one tied in square knot. AZRU61-9482 B: close-up of quill wrapping. Recovered from Room 225, N balk, 2ND story roof, NE corner, Aztec West Ruin.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9724. FS 162. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Well preserved strand. Coiled as if looped around object. Measurements: 9.5 L, 6.5 W CM (looped position). Image: AZRU61-9724 A: yucca cordage. Recovered from Room 225, 100-120 CM bel 2nd datum NW corner, Aztec West Ruin.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00073, Catalog #3906. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of coarse 2S-Z yucca cordage tied crosswise with same in an overhand knot. Measurements: L 10.5, W 5.0 CM. Image: AZRU73-3906A: bundle of coarse 2s-Z cordage bound in overhand knot. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Unprovenienced artifacts in collection.