San Juan Basin (Geographic Keyword)

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

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.

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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...

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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.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

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.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

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.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

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.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

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...

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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...

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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,...

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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.

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Ceiling Elements, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #10675. FS 176. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. About 50 fragments of broken elements from willow ceiling. Measurements: 38.5 L, 1.1 D CM (longest). Image: AZRU61-10675 A: willow ceiling elements in mount. Recovered from Room 225, 180-200 CM bel 2nd datum, Aztec West Ruin.

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Ceiling Elements, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9021. FS 110. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Eight fragments of willow ceiling elements. Not drilled. Measurements: 13.2 L, 0.9-1.3 W CM (longest). Image: AZRU61-9021 A: willow ceiling elements, lower one ground at one end. Recovered from Room 225, N balk, 2nd story roof, NE corner, Aztec West Ruin.

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Clay-coated Basket, Accession AZRU-00057, Catalog #3560. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Base of clay-coated painted basket with a one-rod foundation. Remnants of red clay on one face, red clay with remnants of black painted design on the other. Measurements: D 11.2 CM. Images: AZRU57-3560A: base of clay-coated basket with one-rod foundation. AZRU57-3560B: decorated face with traces of black design. AZRU57-3560C: detail of decorated face. Recovered near northwest corner of...

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Coil of Twigs, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2760. Morris FS 5057. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of willow? twigs wrapped crosswise with same. Some twigs still bear gray-green leaves. Measurements: D 13.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2760 A: coil of twigs, possibly willow. AZRU8-2760 B: other face showing leaves. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 180, Aztec West Ruin. Morris described Room 180 as “fallen into ruin [before the later occupation of Aztec Ruin]. The partial excavation...

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Coil of Twigs, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2762. Morris FS 5513. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small coil of willow? twigs wrapped crosswise with same. Leaves still attached, some split twigs. Measurements: D 11.0-13.0 CM (outer). Images: AZRU8-2762 coil of twigs with leaves, possibly willow. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room193, Aztec West Ruin. For Room 193 Morris described “refuse that had been deposited on the second floor, including fragments of a considerable number...

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Coiled Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8791. Morris FS 2282. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled, willow or sumac, miniature basket with probable 3 rod bunched structure. Image: AMNH 29.0-8791A: miniature basket with bundle foundation. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 111, Grave 25, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 111 at the time of excavation is as follows. “Refuse had been poured into Room 111...

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Coiled Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog # 8937. Morris FS 2431. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled willow or sumac basket plaque with possible remains of paint, 3 rod, bunched construction. Image: AMNH 29.0-8937A: coiled basket center with possible remains of paint. 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...

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Coiled Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8958. Morris FS 2452. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small, coiled 3 rod, bunched, sumac or willow basket. Images: AMNH 29.0-8958A: small coiled basket. AMNH 29.0-8958B: feather enclosed by braided rim. 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...

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Coiled Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8959. Morris FS 2453. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small, coiled 3 rod, bunched, sumac or willow basket. Images: AMNH 29.0-8959A: small coiled basket bowl. 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...

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Coiled Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9685. Morris FS 3170. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragments of a one-rod coiled sumac basket. Image: AMNH 29.0-9685A: coiled basket with one-rod foundation. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 141, Grave 30, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 141 at the time of excavation is as follows. “Neither floor nor ceiling of Room 141 showed the slightest discoloration...

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Coiled Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9694. Morris FS 3179. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled basket bowl, 1/2 rod and bundle, stacked, willow or sumac. Image: AMNH 29.0-9694A: basket bowl, upper surface Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 138, Grave 32, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 138 at the time of excavation is as follows: “On the floor of Room 138 was a film of refuse containing Chaco...

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Coiled Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9695. Morris FS 3180. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled basket bowl, 3 rod bunched, willow or sumac. Images: AMNH 29.0-9695A: basket bowl, upper surface. AMNH 29.0-9695B: basket bowl, underside. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 138, Grave 32, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 138 at the time of excavation is as follows: “On the floor of Room 138 was a film...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Coiled Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #6741. Morris FS 351. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragments of coiled willow or sumac basket,1-rod, intricate stitch and wrap. Images: AMNH 29.0/6741A: one-rod coiling with intricate stitch. AMNH 29.0/6741B: rim fragment worked in intricate stitch. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 29, Grave 8, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:292) indicates that "a meager amount of refuse was...

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Coiled Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7373. Morris FS 965. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled basket fragments of yucca and sumac, 1/2 rod and bundle, stacked. Image: AMNH 29.0/7373A: coiled basket fragments. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 54, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:309) indicates that “The first 1 ½ feet of fill in Room 54 consisted of fallen masonry and the uncharred wood of a ceiling which had been supported by two transverse pairs of cedar logs. The...

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Coiled Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog # 8859. Morris FS 2349. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled basket base, 2 rod and welt/bundle, stacked. Images: AMNH 29.0/8859A basket base. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 115, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 115 at the time of excavation is as follows: “Upon the floor of Room 115 were quantities of gypsum and a gray shaly clay, probably materials used in pottery making…The next element of the fill was...