Room 189 (Other Keyword)

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Reed Mat, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1812. Morris FS 5281. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large piece of a twined phragmites mat. Elements joined by 7 rows of twining. Measurements: L 74.5, W 40.0 CM (incl cords). Images: AZRU8-1812 A: twined reed mat. AZRU8-1812 B: detail of cordage wrapped around reeds and row of twining. AZRU8-1812C: Detail. AZRU8-1812 D: detail of wrapped cordage. AZRU8-1812 E: detail showing diagonally cut ends of some reeds. AZRU8-1812 F: detail showing doubled and...

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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...

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Twig Bundle, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2767. Morris FS 5311. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of twigs wrapped crosswise with a different type of twig. Measurements: L 17.0, D 3.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2767 A: bundle of twigs wrapped crosswise with twigs. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of perishable objects from the Chaco period that have to date been taken from any chamber in the western...

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Twined Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1790. Morris FS 5302. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Finely woven decorated twined sandal. One of a pair with AZRU8-956. Jogged toe, hide toe loop (repaired) and heel strap, brown horizontal bands. Underside obscured by mount. Sandal probably has raised triangular design like AZRU8-956. Measurements: L 27.0, W 10.2 CM. Images: AZRU8-1790 A: twined sandal with banded design, upper face (other face obscured by mount). AZRU8-1790 B: detail of broken...

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Twined Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1791. Morris FS 5306. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Twined sandal of medium weave, slightly jogged toe, double toe loops and heel cords of yucca cordage, cupped heel, raised diamond design on underside. Measurements: 25.2, W 11.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-1791 A: twined sandal, upper face. AZRU8-1791 B: detail of cupped heel, upper face. AZRU8-1791 C: exterior of cupped heel. AZRU8-1791 D: exterior of cupped heel 2. AZRU8-1791 E: twined sandal, lower...

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Twined Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2828. Morris FS 5305. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Distorted twined sandal decorated with two pairs of crosswise brown bands. Raised diamond design on underside. Toe finish missing. Double Heel strap of 2Z-S yucca. Decorative cupped heel worked in countered twining. Relatively small size. Measurements: L 21.0, W 8.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-2828 A:upper face of distorted twined sandal. AZRU8-2828 B:lower face. AZRU8-2828 C: cross-section of 2-strand...

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Willow Ring, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2773. Morris FS 5315. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small willow ring with remains of yucca network worked in strips of broadleaf yucca. Measurements: D 14.0 CM including wrapping. Images: AZRU8-2773 A: small willow ring with remains of yucca network. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Lower Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of perishable objects from the Chaco period that have to...

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Wooden Hoops, Accession AZRU-00057, Catalog #3600, #3582, #3576. Other No: FS 5260, FS 5259, and FS 5261(?) respectively. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two complete wooden rings, and one 2/3-complete wooden ring. Catalog #3600: Ends overlapped and bound crosswise with narrow yucca-leaf splints. Piece of 2S-Z yucca cordage tied to ring with overhand knot. Catalog #3582: Ends overlapped and bound crosswise with two places with 2S-Z yucca cordage. Catalog #3576: About 2/3 complete, two ends...

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Yucca Braids, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2815. Morris FS 5294. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of thick 3-strand braids bound together with 2S-Z yucca cordage tied in a square knot. Includes a long coiled strand of braided yucca leaves and two short pieces of braided yucca fiber. Measurements: L 2.5 M, D 1.5 CM (leaf braid), L 40+, D 1.0 CM (fiber braid), L 27.0, W 26.0 (coiled bundle). Images: AZRU8-2815 A: bundle of 3-strand braids worked in yucca leaf and yucca fiber....

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Yucca Bundle, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1391. Other No: FS 5290. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of coarsely processed yucca fiber, some tied in an overhand knot. No binding cord. Measurements: [Not measured]. Image: AZRU8-1391A: bundle of yucca fiber tied in an overhand knot. Recovered from Room 189, Lower Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of perishable objects from the Chaco period that have to date been taken from any chamber...

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Yucca Chains, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2847. Morris FS 5289. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Long yucca chain made of strips of broadleaf yucca. 36 links, chain broken in two places. Links joined with overhand knots. New elements added with square knots. Measurements: L 50.0, W 1.5 CM (2 sections together). Image: AZRU8-2847 A: yucca chains. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Lower Level , Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity...

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Yucca Cordage. Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1371. Morris FS 5292. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of finely worked 3Z-S yucca cordage, wrapped with same and tied with a square knot. Some strands loop back and forth, others have cut ends. Reminiscent of other cordage for the attachment of feathers. Measurements: L 19.0, D 1.0 (where bound) CM. Image: AZRU8-1371 A: bundle of 3z-S yucca cordage. AZRU8-1371 B: cordage detail showing overhand knot. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Pad, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2799. Morris FS 5291. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Oval pad of matted yucca fiber randomly stitched with 2Z-S cotton yarn. Possible awl pad. Measurements: L 12.0, W 9.5, TH, 1.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2799 A: yucca fiber pad stitched with 2z-S cotton yarn. AZRU8-2799 B: detail of stitching. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Lower Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of perishable objects...

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Yucca Plant, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2832. Morris FS 5287. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Complete narrowleaf yucca plant with roots. Tips of leaves missing. A few leaves are broken off near base and have charred tips. Measurements: L 37.0, W 5.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2832 A: narrowleaf yucca plant. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Lower Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of perishable objects from the Chaco period that...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Ties, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2863. Morris FS 5288. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Collection of yucca ties of narrowleaf yucca tied with square knots. Measurements: L 23.0, W 12.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2863 A: collection of narrowleaf yucca ties with square knots. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Lower Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of perishable objects from the Chaco period that have to date been taken from...