San Juan Basin (Geographic Keyword)

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage. Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1050. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Collection of 2S-Z, 2Z-S, and 2(2Z-S)Z yucca cordage. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU8-1050 A: Collection of 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...

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Yucca Cordage. Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1371. Morris FS 5292. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of finely worked 3Z-S yucca cordage, wrapped with same and tied with a square knot. Some strands loop back and forth, others have cut ends. Reminiscent of other cordage for the attachment of feathers. Measurements: L 19.0, D 1.0 (where bound) CM. Image: AZRU8-1371 A: bundle of 3z-S yucca cordage. AZRU8-1371 B: cordage detail showing overhand knot. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation...

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2692. Morris FS 3744-A. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Looped piece of 2S-Z yucca cordage tied in square? knot. Measurements: L 6.0, W 2.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2692 A: looped and knotted strand of 2s-Z yucca cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 147, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 147 at the time of excavation is as follows: “the immediate floor covering was a foot of refuse, with Burials Nos. 60 and 61 on the...

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2837. Morris FS 4016. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled bundle of 2(2Z-S)Z yucca cordage wrapped S-wise with hide strips Measurements: L 11.5, W 7.0 CM (bundle), D 0.4-0.5 where wrapped. Image: AZRU8-2837 A: bundle of hide-wrapped yucca cordage. 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,...

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2838. Morris FS 5518. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Collection of 2(2Z-S)Z feather-and hide-wrapped yucca cordage. Measurements: D 0.4-0-5 where wrapped. Image: AZRU8-2838 A: collection of feather-wrapped yucca cordage. 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...

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2839. Morris FS 3675. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of feather-wrapped yucca cordage, wrapped crosswise with same. Measurements: bundle not measured; D 0.4-0.5 where wrapped. Image: AZRU8-2839 A: bundle of 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...

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2898. Morris FS 4017. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Feather-wrapped 2S-Z cordage folded into a bundle. Feathers mostly missing but present in a few areas. Measurements: D 0.4-0.5 CM (where wrapped). Image: AZRU8-2898 A: bundle of feather-wrapped yucca cordage. 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...

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2899. Morris FS 4914. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of feather-wrapped yucca cordage wrapped crosswise with yucca cordage. Feathers mostly missing. Measurements: D 0.4-0.5 CM (where wrapped). Image: AZRU8-2899 A: bundle of feather-wrapped yucca cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 183, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that “Conditions as observed in this room reveal the following sequence of events: The fill between the...

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2900. Morris FS 5049. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of feather- and fur-wrapped yucca cordage wrapped crosswise with same. Some cordage stained bright red, probably with hematite. Feathers and fur mostly missing. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU8-2900 A: bundle of feather- and fur-wrapped cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 180, Aztec West Ruin. Morris described Room 180 as “fallen into ruin [before the later...

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2902. Morris FS 5248 . Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large collection of feather-wrapped yucca cordage and other yucca cordage. Some cordage is stained red beneath the wrapping. Feathers remain on some fragments. Long, thick 3-Strand braid of yucca fiber mixed in with larger batch of cordage. Measurements: D 0.4 CM (where wrapped). Images: AZRU8-2902 A: bundle of feather-wrapped cordage and other cords. Note 3-strand braid of yucca fiber....

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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...

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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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...