Totah (Geographic Keyword)

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2822. Morris FS 5526. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Finely woven 2/2 plaited sandal with toe jog, slightly cupped heel with 2S-Z yucca heel strap. Toe missing. Hole at heel. Measurements: L 25.5, W 10. CM. Images: AZRU8-2822A: Finely woven plaited sandal. AZRU8-2822B: Reverse face. 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...

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Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2823. Morris FS 5299. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Finely woven 2/2 plaited sandal with toe jog. Heel missing. Ends of yucca elements protrude on underside. No evidence of toe or heel attachments. Perhaps unfinished. Measurements: L 20.2, W 10.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2823 A: finely plaited sandal with toe jog. AZRU8-2823 B: other face showing protruding elements. AZRU8-2823 C: view of protruding elements at toe. AZRU8-2823 D: detail of elements...

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Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2824. Morris FS 3670. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Remains of a 2/2 plaited sandal. Fine to medium weave. Ends of yucca elements protrude on underside. Toe missing. Had a slightly cupped heel. Measurements: L 16.0, W 5.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-2824 A: remains of fine 2-2 plaited sandal. AZRU8-2824 B: underside showing extended elements. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2...

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Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog # 2825. Morris FS 3669. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large fragment of a coarse 1/1 obliquely plaited sandal. Includes part of the toe (probably) and portions of both side selvages. Measurements: L 21.0, W 9.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-2825 A: fragment of coarse 1-1 plaited sandal. AZRU8-2825 B: other face. 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...

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Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2830. Morris FS 5357. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. 2/2 Plaited sandal in process of manufacture. Fine weave, toe jog. Measurements: L 6.0, W 8.0 CM (completed portion); L 11.0, W 14.0 (entire object). Images: AZRU8-2830 A: finely plaited sandal in process of manufacture. AZRU8-2830 B: other face. 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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Plaited Yucca, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5250. Morris FS 250. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Plaited object, 1/1 Plaiting. Images: AMNH 29.0/5250A: bundle of loosely plaited yucca leaves with remnants of pitch, one face. AMNH 29.0/5250B: other face. AMNH 29.0/5250C: close-up of bundle, one face. AMNH 29.0/5250D: close-up of bundle, other face. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 76 (EV), Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:315) indicates that “The ceiling of Room 76 had not...

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Plaited Yucca Object, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2840. Morris FS 3605. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Remains of a 2/2 plaited object, possibly a square ring basket square corner, elements folded over 180 degrees, possible two color design. No rod. Measurements: L 11.0, W 11.0 CM . Images: AZRU8-2840 A: remains of plaited yucca object. AZRU8-2840 B: other face (exterior). Note squarish corner and possible two-tone design. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Third...

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Plant Braid, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2835. Morris FS 3679. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Narrow 3-strand braid of an unidentified plant material, now in two pieces, tied in an overhand knot at one end. Measurements: L 27.0, W 0.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2835 A: narrow 3-strand braid of unidentified plant material. 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...

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Plant Bundle, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9200. FS 193. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bark strips folded back and forth, formerly bound with same. Measurements: 8.5 L, 2.5 W, 0.8 TH CM. Image: AZRU61-9200 A: bundle of plant material. Recovered from Room 225, N end 180-200 CM bel 2nd datum, Aztec West Ruin.

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Plant Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2758. Morris FS 3637. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of sumac or willow twigs. Ends tucked into coil. Measurements: D 9.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2758 A: coil of plant material, probably sumac or willow. 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...

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Plant Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2761. Morris FS 4069. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of raw material. Measurements: D 6.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2761 A: coil of plant material, possibly sumac or willow and leafy material. 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 an extension of the rubbish present in...

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Plant Fiber, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2846. Morris FS 4012 . Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Mass of reddish-brown fiber, possibly apocynum. Some fibers appear to consist of narrow strips of bark. If apocynum, then color could be natural (undyed). Measurements: Not measured. Images: AZRU8-2846 A: mass of reddish-brown fiber, possibly apocynum. AZRU8-2846 B: close-up showing narrow strips of fiber. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 153-2, Aztec West Ruin. Concerning Room...

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Plant Fiber Rings, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9499. Morris FS 2983. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small, coiled, wrapped and knotted cornhusk, grass, and yucca rings. Images: AMNH 29.0/9499A: rings tied with square knots. 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...

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Pot Rest, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5329. Morris FS 79. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled, wrapped cedar bark ring. Image: AMNH 29.0/5329 A: ring of cedar bark wrapped with corn leaves. 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...

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Pot Rest, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7412. Morris FS 1004. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of cedar bark wrapped with corn leaves, yucca fiber. Image: AMNH 29.0/7412A: coil of cedar bark wrapped with corn leaves and yucca cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 62-2, Aztec West Ruin. Morris’ (1928:317) description of Room 62-2 is as follows: “A rat nest of which the major constituent was about six bushels of cornhusks and tassels, reed stems, and cedarbark, occupied...

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Pot Rest, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8288. Morris FS 1784. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Plaited pot rest with 2/2 twill, yucca leaf and grass. Image: AMNH 29.0/8288A: plaited pot rest. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 179-2, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:375-376) indicates that “The ashy refuse containing some vegetable matter on the floor of Room 179-2 averaged 2 ½ feet in thickness. From it came four grooved axes, two skinning knives, a sandstone slab, flint and obsidian...

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Pot Rest, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8388. Morris FS 1882. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Plaited pot rest, 2/2 twill, yucca. Image: AMNH 29.0/8388A: plaited pot rest. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 80, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 80 at the time of excavation is as follows. “From 6 inches to 1 foot 3 inches of washed sand and adobe covered the floor of Room 80….The veneer of the south wall, from the bottom of the door to the ceiling level, had fallen,...

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Pot Rest, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8461. Morris FS 1954. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Pot rest of coiled cedar bark bound with yucca leaf. Image: AMNH 29.0/8461A: cedar bark pot rest. 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...

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Pot Rest, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9469. Morris FS 2953. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Truncated plaited 2/2 twill yucca leaf pot rest. Image: AMNH 29.0/9469A: truncated pot rest. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of ztec 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...

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Pot Rest, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9484. Morris FS 2968. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled, wrapped cornhusk pot rest. Image: AMNH 29.0/9484A: corn husk pot rest. 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...

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Pot Rest, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9492. Morris FS 2976. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Miniature pot rest of coiled and wrapped plant material. Image: AMNH 29.0/9492A: miniature pot rest or basket. 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...

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Pot Rest, Accession AZRU-00002, Catalog #125. Morris FS 1270. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of cedar bark wrapped with corn leaves. Measurements: D 17.0 (ext), 5.5 (int), H 5.0 CM. Image: AZRU2-125A cedar bark pot rest wrapped with corn leaves. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 48, Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Rosa Abrams.

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Pot Rest, Accession AZRU-00002, Catalog #131. Other No: FS [unknown] . Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of cedar bark wrapped with same, square knot along one side. Measurements: D 13.0 (ext), 4.0 (int), H 2.0 CM. Images: AZRU2-131A: cedar bark pot rest. AZRU2-131B: detail showing wrapped elements with square knot. AZRU2-131C: detail of square knot. AZRU2-131D: detail of knotted elements. Recovered from Room [unknown] , Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Rosa Abrams.

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Pot Rest, Accession AZRU-00002, Catalog #156. Other No: FS 2954. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Plaited pot rest of truncated form. Ends of elements extend into center. Measurements: D 14.3 (ext), 5.0 (int), H 2.8 CM. Images: AZRU2-156A: plaited pot rest of truncated form (flattened) 1. AZRU2-156B: plaited pot rest of truncated form (flattened) 2. AZRU2-156C: plaited pot rest, other face 1. AZRU2-156D: plaited pot rest, other face 2. AZRU2-156E: plaited pot rest, other face 3. AZRU2-156F:...

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Pot Rest, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1820. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small pot rest of narrow yucca strips wrapped crosswise with same. No knots. Measurements: D 11.0 (ext), 7.0 (int), TH 1.5 CM. Image: AZRU20-1820A: small yucca pot rest. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.