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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...

PROJECT Uploaded by: Lori Reed

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.

Bark Coil, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #2806. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of probable willow bark strips wrapped crosswise with same. Measurements: D 15.0 (outer), 8.0 (inner) CM. Image: AZRU20-2806A: coil of willow-bark strips wrapped crosswise with same. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Bone Tube, Accession AZRU-00020(?), Catalog #3072. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Polished bone tube strung on piece of 2S-Z yucca cordage, which extends from tube. Measurements: L 9.0, W 1.5 CM (tube only). Image: AZRU20-3072A: bone tube strung with 2sZ yucca cordage. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Carved Wood, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #2559. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small piece of carved wood, cylindrical shaft with knobbed end. Measurements: L 6.0, D 3.0 (knob), 2.0 (shaft) CM. Image: AZRU20-2559A: upper end of stick with knobbed end, possible prayer stick. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cedar Braid, Accession AZRU-00003, Catalog #283. Other No: H-75. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. 6-strand braid of probable cedar bark fiber made with 2Z-S elements. Measurements: L 46.0, W 0.6 CM (approx). Images: AZRU3-283A: square braid of cedar bark. AZRU3-283B: detail of square braid. Recovered from Room [unknown] , Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Sherman Howe.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Coiled Baskets, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1402. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Thirteen fragments of coiled basket - 12 with a three-rod bunched foundation; one fragment with a one-rod bunched foundation. Measurements: L 21.0, W 6.3, TH 0.8 CM (largest). Images: AZRU20-1402A: 13 coiled basket fragments with a 3-rod foundation, one with a 1-rod foundation (upper right). AZRU20-1402B: detail of coiled basket fragment with one-rod foundation. Recovered from Room...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Coiled Plaque, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1411. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large fragment of a coiled plaque. Unusual decoration. Measurements: D 32.5 CM (incomplete). Image: AZRU20-1411A: fragment of large coiled plaque with unusual decoration. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cordage, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #2867. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coarse strand of 2S-Z plant fiber, probably not yucca. A similar cord is tied to one end with a square knot. Measurements: Image: AZRU20-2867A: coarse 2s-Z plant fiber cordage. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cordage, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #2868. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coarse rope or cordage, coiled up and tied with an overhand knot at one end. Probably of apocynum fiber. Measurements: L 12.0, W 10.0 CM (coiled), D 0.7 CM. Images: AZRU20-2868A: coarse 2[3(2s-Z)S[Z cordage. AZRU20-2868B: same cordage coiled up. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cordage, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #2869. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coarse rope or cordage, probably of apocynum fiber, curled as if previously coiled around some object. Measurements: L 77.0, D 0.9 CM. Images: AZRU20-2869A: coarse 2(2z-S)Z cordage, yucca or apocynum. AZRU20-2869B: detail of possible apocynum fiber; note sheet-like appearance. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cornleaf Quid, Accession AZRU-00043, Catalog #1071. Other No:12 Earl Weed. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small quid or bundle of corn leaves. Measurements: L 6.0, W 3.7, TH 1.5 CM. Image: AZRU43-1071A: quid of corn leaves. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact recovered during Hubbard Tri-wall stabilization, Gordon R. Vivian.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cotton Cloth, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1776. Other No:[Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragmentary cotton textile woven in plain and 2/1 twill weaves; poss breecloth. Measurements: L 16.0, W 21.0 CM. Images: AZRU20-1776A: cotton textile with plain weave and 2-1 twill. AZRU20-1776B: detail of end selvage. AZRU20-1776C: detail of twill and plain weave sections. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Hide Fragment, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog # 532. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small mammal hide. No stitching observed. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU20-532A: small piece of hide, no stitching Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Hide Object, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1457. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small hide object with two pieces joined by overcasting with 2S-Z yucca yarn. Remnants of additional hide pieces along three sides. Perhaps partial sandal or moccasin. Measurements: L 12.0, W 11.0 CM (crumpled up). Image: AZRU20-1457A: piece of hide with 2s-Z yucca stitching. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Hide Piece, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1778. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Thin piece of hide, curved along one edge, 15 holes spaced 1-3 CM apart. Measurements: L 16.3, W 9.0 CM (curved). Image: AZRU20-1778A: curved piece of hide with holes along rounded edge. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Hide Piece, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1783. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Triangular piece of hide. No evidence of stitching. Measurements: L 15.0, W 8.0 CM. Image: AZRU20-1783A: triangular piece of hide. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Hide Piece, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1784. Other No: [Unknown] . Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small, squarish scrap of stiff hide. No evidence of stitching. Measurements: L 16.9, W 6.9 CM. Image: AZRU20-1784A: small scrap of hide. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Hide Piece, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1785. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Scrap of animal hide with numerous holes, remnants of 2S-Z yucca stitching. Measurements: L 11.0, W 8.0 CM. Images: AZRU20-1785A: scrap of hide with holes and remnants of yucca stitching. AZRU20-1785B: other face showing remnants of stitching. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Hide Pieces, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1777. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Eight pieces of animal hide. Two lightweight pieces have evidence of stitching. Measurements: L 20.0, W 5.5 CM (largest). Image: AZRU20-1777A eight pieces of hide. Two at lower left have stitch holes. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Human Hair, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #2866. Other No: [Unknown]. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. 6-strand braid of human hair. Strands folded over a strand of plant fiber or possibly sinew at one end. Braiding proceeded from there. Measurements: L 24.0 (straightened), W 0.7 CM. Image: AZRU20-2866A: 6-strand braid of human hair; elements folded over another cord at left. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Paho, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #2698. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small roundel paho with ferule. Measurements: L 19.0, W 1.2 (tip), 1.0 (shaft) CM Images: AZRU20-2698A: small roundel paho 1. AZRU20-2698B: small roundel paho 2. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Plaited Mat, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1813. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large fragment of a 2/2 plaited mat with an intricate selvage. Row of splices near one end. Measurements: L 78.0, W 52.0 CM. Images: AZRU20-1813A: large fragment of 2-2 plaited mat. AZRU20-1813B: detail of splices. AZRU20-1813C: detail of another group of splices. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Plaited Mat, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1814. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large fragment of a 2/2 plaited mat with an intricate selvage. Measurements: L 78.0, W 52.0 CM. Images: AZRU20-1814A: large piece of plaited rush mat with intricate selvage. AZRU20-1814B: plaited rush mat detail 1. AZRU20-1814C: plaited rush mat detail 2. AZRU20-1814D: plaited rush mat detail 3. AZRU20-1814E: detail of intricate selvage. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin....