Room 122-2 (Other Keyword)
1-19 (19 Records)
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...
Aztec West Ruin: Perishables and Pottery from Various National Park Service Projects and Collections
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...
Perishable: Cedar-bark Torch AMNH 29.0/5337 (2006)
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,...
Perishable: Cornhusk Basket AMNH 29.0/5307 (2006)
Cornhusk Basket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5307. Morris FS 58. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Frame for a cornhusk basket. Images: AMNH 29.0/5307A: incomplete cornhusk basket. AMNH 29.0/5307B: incomplete cornhusk basket, side view. 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...
Perishable: Cornhusk Receptacle AZRU2-66 (2006)
Cornhusk Receptacle, Accession AZRU-00002, Catalog #66. Other No: FS 64. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Folded cornhusks enclosed by a network of yucca strips. Measurements: L 21.5, W 11.5, TH 3.5 CM. Images: AZRU2-66A corn husk receptacle. AZRU2-66B other face. AZRU2-66C detail of yucca framework showing vertical wrapping. Recovered from Room 122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Rosa Abrams.
Perishable: Cornhusk Receptacle AZRU2-75 (2006)
Cornhusk Receptacle, Accession AZRU-00002, Catalog #75. Other No: FS 65. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Folded cornhusks enclosed by a network of yucca strips. Measurements: L 13.5, W 9.5, TH 4.0 CM. Image: AZRU2-75A: corn husk receptacle. Recovered from Room 122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Rosa Abrams.
Perishable: Cotton Fabric AMNH 29.0/5282 (2006)
Cotton Fabric, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5282. Morris FS 31. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Red and white 2/1 cotton twill fabric fragments. Images: AMNH 29.0/5282A: red and white cotton twill fabric fragments with intact side selvage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 122-2, 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...
Perishable: Cotton Pompoms AMNH 29.0/5280 (2006)
Cotton Pompoms, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5280. Morris FS 29. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Wrapped cotton pompoms. Images: AMNH 29.0/5280A: cotton pompoms or tassels 1. AMNH 29.0/5280B: cotton pompoms or tassels 2. AMNH 29.0/5280C: cotton pompoms or tassels 3. AMNH 29.0/5280D: side view of pompom showing exposed wrapping cord 1. AMNH 29.0/5280E: side view of pompom showing exposed wrapping cord 2. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:357)...
Perishable: Cotton Sack AMNH 29.0/5284 (2006)
Cotton Sack, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5284. Morris FS-33. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Three-colored, braided-cotton sack fragment with drum string. Images: AMNH 29.0/5284A: twill-tapestry fragment gathered at one end. AMNH 29.0/5284B: close-up showing three-color design 1. AMNH 29.0/5284C: close-up showing three-color design 2. AMNH 29.0/5284D: close-up showing three-color design 3. AMNH 29.0/5284E: close-up of selvage at right. AMNH 29.0/5284F: reverse face of twill-tapestry...
Perishable: Feather Belt AMNH 29.0/5283 (2006)
Feather Belt, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5283. Morris FS 32. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Feather belt, 2-strand twining (S), with red and blue pigment. Images: AMNH 29.0/5283A: feather belt. AMNH 29.0/5283B: feather belt, detail of end showing attachments with red and blue pigment. AMNH 29.0.5283C: feather belt, detail of end showing attachments and red pigment. AMNH 29.0/5283D: feather belt, detail of underside showing end loop and rows of stitching. Recovered from Earl Morris'...
Perishable: Knotted Cordage AMNH 29.0/5279 and 5278 (2006)
Knotted Cordage, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5279 and 5278. Morris FS 28 and 27. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Cordage, 2Z-S and 2(2S-Z)S, knotted for feathers. Image: AMNH 29.0/5279_5278A: cords for feather attachment, 5278 has remnants of feathers. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 122-2, 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...
Perishable: Knotted Yucca AZRU2-67 (2006)
Knotted Yucca, Accession AZRU-00002 , Catalog #67. Other No: FS 54. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Collection of yucca leaves, many tied in square knots. Measurements: Not measured. Images: AZRU2-67A: collection of yucca leaves, most tied in square knots. AZRU2-67B: detail of square knots. AZRU2-67C: detail. Recovered from Room 122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Rosa Abrams.
Perishable: Knotted Yucca AZRU2-72 (2006)
Knotted Yucca, Accession AZRU-00002, Catalog #72. Other No: FS 53. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two pairs of yucca leaves tied in square knots. Measurements: L 15.0, W 9.0 CM. Images: AZRU2-72A: yucca strips view in square knots. AZRU2-72B: yucca leaves tied in square knots. Recovered from Room 122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Rosa Abrams.
Perishable: Plaited Bag AMNH 29.0/5297 (2006)
Plaited Bag, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5297. Morris FS 48. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Plaited rush bag, 2/2 twill. Images: AMNH 29.0/5297A: plaited rush bag. 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, forming a...
Perishable: Plaited Mats AZRU2-76 (2006)
Plaited Mats, Accession AZRU-00002, Catalog #76. Other No: FS 52. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragments of at least two mats, 3/3 and 2/2, intricate selvages. Measurements: L 58.5, W 29.5 (largest). Image: AZRU2-76A: nine fragments of plaited rush matting. Recovered from Room 122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Rosa Abrams.
Perishable: Plaited Sandal AMNH 29.0/5294 (2006)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5294. Morris FS 45. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Plaited sandal with juniper bark and cornhusk liner, 2/2 twill. Images: AMNH 29.0/5294A: plaited sandal with cornhusk liner, upper face. AMNH 29.0/5294B: plaited sandal with cornhusk liner, lower face. AMNH 29.0/5294C: side view 1. AMNH 29.0/5294D: side view 2. AMNH 29.0/5294E: oblique view from heel end. AMNH 29.0/5294F: close-up of upper face of heel showing juniper-bark pad covered with corn...
Perishable: Yucca Bundle AZRU2-69 (2006)
Yucca Bundle, Accession AZRU-00002, Catalog #69. Other No: FS 19. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Twisted hank of yucca fiber. Measurements: L 29.0, W 6.0, TH 5.0 CM. Image: AZRU2-69A: hank of yucca fiber. Recovered from Room 122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Rosa Abrams.
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU2-74 (2006)
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.
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU2-78 (2006)
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.