Aztec West Annex (Other Keyword)
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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...
Ceramic: McElmo Black-on-white ladle AZRU8-2073 (2011)
McElmo Black-on-white ladle, Accession AZRU-00008 Catalog #2073. Morris FS 5131. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2011. Ladle is 80% complete. Measurements: 10.7 x 9.5 cm diameter, 6.3 cm height. Granular igneous rock indicates local production. Handle is double coil style. Image AZRU8-2073 A: side view showing broken handle. Image AZRU8-2073 B: side view showing wear on the rim. Image AZRU8-2073 C: top view showing interior painted design....
Ceramic: Mesa Verde Black-on-white, mug, AZRU1-893 (2011)
Mesa Verde Black-on-white, mug, Accession AZRU-00001 Catalog #893. Morris FS 5176. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2011. Temper is granular igneous rock and sherd suggesting manufacture at Aztec. Wear pattern on front of mug opposite handle suggests mug was used for scooping. Vessel is 100% complete. Measurements: 5.7 x 5.3 cm orifice dimensions, 8 cm height. Image AZRU1-893 A: top view showing orifice and rim design. Image AZRU1-893 B: top view...
Ceramic: Mesa Verde style corrugated, jar, AZRU1-911 (2011)
Mesa Verde style corrugated, jar, Accession AZRU-00001 Catalog #911. Morris FS 4138. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2011. Temper is granular igneous rock and sand suggesting manufacture at Aztec. Vessel is 80% complete. Measurements: 12.8 cm height. Image AZRU1-911 A: top view showing orifice. Image AZRU1-911 B: base view. Image AZRU1-911 C: base view. Image AZRU1-911 D: exterior side view (with flash). Image AZRU1-911 E: exterior side view....