Reed-stem Container (Other Keyword)

PROJECT Lori Reed. Laurie Webster.

Digital images of pottery and perishable items recovered from Earl Morris' excavations of Aztec West Ruin between 1916 and 1922. Although Morris' excavations at Aztec were extensive, his analysis and descriptions of the artifact assemblage were cursory. In 2003, Laurie Webster and Lori Stephens Reed began systematic analysis, documentation, and digital imaging of pottery and perishables from Morris' Aztec West Ruin collections housed at the American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY and...

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This project includes images of perishable artifacts (textiles, basketry, etc.) and pottery recovered from Aztec Ruins during the course of numerous National Park Service (NPS) projects. Some of the artifacts were donated to the NPS and may have originated at sites other than Aztec Ruins. The artifacts are part of the NPS collections and are housed at either Aztec Ruins National Monument, Hibben Center at the University of New Mexico, or Western Archeology and Conservation Center. Most of the...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed Object, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #2923. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. One end of a tied or twined reed object, probably the remains of a reed-stem container or mat. Object appears to be tied with overhand knots between the reeds. Measurements: Not Measured. Image: AZRU20-2923A: one end of reed object tied with yucca cords, burned at one end. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed Object, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #2924. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Probable remains of a twined reed-stem container or mat consisting of a small bundle of fine reeds with remains of one row, and possibly two, of 2-strand twining with a coarse yucca leaf. Bundle bound with 2S-Z cordage tied in square knot. Measurements: L 31.5, D 3.5 CM. Images: AZRU20-2924A: twined reed object bound with yucca cordage. AZRU20-2924B: close-up of one end. Recovered from Room...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed-stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5335. Morris FS 85. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Reed-stem container/quiver with yucca cord, 2-strand twining (S), 2Z-S. Images: AMNH 29.0/5335A: small reed-stem container. AMNH 29.0/5335B: other face. AMNH 29.0/5335C: close-up of one end of container 1. AMNH 29.0/5335D: close-up of one end of container 2. AMNH 29.0/5335E: close-up of other end of container. AMNH 29.0/5335F: close-up of knotted 2z-S yucca cord looped through one twining...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed Stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8485. Morris FS 1978. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Complete reed-stem container with 2-strand yucca twining (S). Images: AMNH 29.0/8485A: complete reed-stem container. AMNH 29.0/8485B: close-up of one end. AMNH 29.0/8485C: close-up of other end. AMNH 29.0/8485D: crushed elements near center. AMNH 29.0/8485E: view of overlapping twining rows 1. AMNH 29.0/8485F: view of overlapping twining rows 2. AMNH 29.0/8485G: close-up of overlapping...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed Stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8486. Morris FS 1979. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Remains of reed stem container with 2-strand twining (S). Images: AMNH 29.0/8486A: remains of reed-stem container. AMNH 29.0/8486B: close-up of twining 1. AMNH 29.0/8486C: close-up of twining 2. AMNH 29.0/8486D: close-up of twining 3. AMNH 29.0/8486E: close-up of twining 4. AMNH 29./-8486F: two separate fragments of container. AMNH 29.0/8486G: view of five staggered rows of overlapping...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed Stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8487. Morris FS 1980. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Remains of reed stem container with 2-strand twining (S). Images: AMNH 29.0/8487A: remains of reed-stem container. AMNH 29.0/8487B: close-up of one end showing intact twining rows. AMNH 29.0/8487C: close-up of midsection showing broken and missing rows of twining. AMNH 29.0/8487D: close-up of other end showing broken and missing rows of twining. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed Stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8488. Morris FS 1981. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Reed stem container (or possible quiver), sealed at one end, 2-strand twining (S) yucca. Images: AMNH 29.0/8488A: reed-stem container sealed at one end. AMNH 29.0/8488B: reed-stem container sealed at one end (low res). AMNH 29.0/8488C: other face of reed-stem container sealed at one end. AMNH 29.0/8488D: sealed end of container 1. AMNH 29.0/8488E: sealed end of container 2. AMNH 29.0/8488F:...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed Stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8489. Morris FS 1982. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Reed stem container with 2-strand twining (S), yucca. Images: AMNH 29.0/8489A: reed-stem container with attached cornhusks. AMNH 29.0/8489B: other face of reed-stem container showing attached cornhusks. AMNH 29.0/8489C: close-up of cornhusks and yucca-leaf wrapping. AMNH 29.0/8489D: close-up of cornhusks and twining at one end. AMNH 29.0/8489E: close-up of twining at other end. AMNH...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed Stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8490. Morris FS 1983. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Narrow reed stem container with 2-strand twining (S) of yucca. Images: AMNH 29.0/8490A: narrow reed-stem container. AMNH 29.0/8490B: other face. 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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed Stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8491. Morris FS 1984. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Reed stem container with 2-strand twining (S) of yucca. Images: AMNH 29.0/8491A: remains of reed-stem container bound with modern cotton string. AMNH 29.0/8491B: close-up of one end showing remains of yucca-leaf binding. 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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed Stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8492. Morris FS 1985. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Reed stem container with 2-strand twining (S) yucca. Images: AMNH 29.0/8492A: remains of reed-stem container bound with modern string. AMNH 29.0/8492B: close-up of end with partially intact twining 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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed Stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8494. Morris FS 1984. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Remains of reed stem container with 2-strand twining (S) yucca, charred at one end. Image: AMNH 29.0/8494A: remains of reed-stem container charred at one end. 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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed Stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8495. Morris FS 1988. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Remains of reed stem container with 2-strand twining (S) yucca, charred at one end. Images: AMNH 29.0/8495A: remains of reed-stem container charred at one end. AMNH 29.0/8495B: close-up of yucca-leaf strap. 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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed-stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5336. Morris FS 86. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Miniature reed-stem container with yucca cordage, 2-strand twining (S). Images: AMNH 29.0/5336A: miniature reed-stem container. AMNH 29.0/5336B: other face of miniature reed-stem container. AMNH 29.0/5336C: close-up of feather cord. AMNH 29.0/5336D: close-up of one end. AMNH 29.0/5336E: close-up of cords attached to one corner. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room122-2, Aztec West...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed-stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5344. Morris FS 94. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Miniature reed-stem container wrapped with cornhusk and bound with yucca, 2-strand twining (S), SQ knots. Images: AMNH 29.0/5344A: miniature reed-stem container wrapped with cornhusks and 2z-S yucca cordage. AMNH 29.0/5344B: interior view. AMNH 29.0/5344C: other face of miniature reed-stem container. AMNH 29.0/5344D: sealed end. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room122-2, Aztec West...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed-stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7722. Morris FS 1315. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large reed-stem container with 2-strand twining (S), 2S-Z yucca cordage. Images: AMNH 29.0/7722A fragment of large reed-stem container. AMNH 29.0/7722B other face of reed-stem container. AMNH 29.0/7722C charred end showing detached twining cords 1. AMNH 29.0/7722D charred end showing detached twining cords 2. AMNH 29.0/7722E intact end 1. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 48,...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed-stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7723. Morris FS 1316. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Reed-stem container with interlacing elements, yucca. Images: AMNH 29.0/7723A: remains of reed stem container. AMNH 29.0/7723B: other face. AMNH 29.0/7723C: close-up showing interlacing elements 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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed-stem Container, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7724. Morris FS 1317. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragmentary remains of a reed-stem container, yucca cordage, twining yarns missing. Image: AMNH 29.0/7724A: fragmentary remains of reed-stem container 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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed-stem Container, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2601. Morris FS 5252. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Probable remains of a reed-stem container. Approx 10 reeds are traversed at one end by a paired row of 2-strand twining (S) joined by square knots. Each strand encloses two elements. Measurements: L 63.0, W 5.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2601 A: probable remains of reed-stem container (lower). AZRU8-2601 B: detail of twining. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Upper Level, Aztec...