Room 136-2 (Other Keyword)
26-50 (58 Records)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog # 2825. Morris FS 3669. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large fragment of a coarse 1/1 obliquely plaited sandal. Includes part of the toe (probably) and portions of both side selvages. Measurements: L 21.0, W 9.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-2825 A: fragment of coarse 1-1 plaited sandal. AZRU8-2825 B: other face. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as...
Perishable: Plaited Yucca Object AZRU8-2840 (2006)
Plaited Yucca Object, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2840. Morris FS 3605. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Remains of a 2/2 plaited object, possibly a square ring basket square corner, elements folded over 180 degrees, possible two color design. No rod. Measurements: L 11.0, W 11.0 CM . Images: AZRU8-2840 A: remains of plaited yucca object. AZRU8-2840 B: other face (exterior). Note squarish corner and possible two-tone design. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Third...
Perishable: Plant Braid AZRU8-2835 (2006)
Plant Braid, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2835. Morris FS 3679. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Narrow 3-strand braid of an unidentified plant material, now in two pieces, tied in an overhand knot at one end. Measurements: L 27.0, W 0.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2835 A: narrow 3-strand braid of unidentified plant material. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa...
Perishable: Plant Coil AZRU8-2758 (2006)
Plant Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2758. Morris FS 3637. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of sumac or willow twigs. Ends tucked into coil. Measurements: D 9.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2758 A: coil of plant material, probably sumac or willow. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde refuse had been cast into Room 136-2 and evenly distributed, its...
Perishable: Pot Rest AZRU8-1822 (2006)
Pot Rest, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1822. Morris FS 3690. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of grass wrapped crosswise with narrow yucca strips tied in square knots. Measurements: D 18.0 (EXT), 6.0 (INT), TH 3.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-1822 grass pot rest bound with yucca strips. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde refuse had been cast into...
Perishable: Pot Rest AZRU8-1826 (2006)
Pot Rest, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog # 1826. Morris FS 3695. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of corn leaves wrapped crosswise with same. Leaves have central vein. Measurements: D 13.0 (EXT), 6.5 (INT), TH 4.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-1826 A: pot rest of corn leaves. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde refuse had been cast into Room 136-2 and evenly...
Perishable: Prairie Dog Skin AZRU-1046 (2006)
Prairie Dog Skin, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1046. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Nearly complete skin of a small mammal, possibly a prairie dog. Remnants of plant fiber stitching on back, near forelegs, and at neck. Some hair remaining. Probably the remains of a bag. Measurements: Not measured. Images: AZRU8-1046 A: Prairie dog skin with stitching. AZRU8-1046 B: Other face. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2(?), Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’...
Perishable: Rush Braid AZRU8-1361 (2006)
Rush Braid. Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1361. Morris FS 3681. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Thick 6-strand braid of rush elements. Perhaps part of a bail (handle). Measurements: L 9.0, W 1.1 CM. Image: AZRU8-1361: Six-strand braid. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2?, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde refuse had been cast into Room 136-2 and evenly distributed, its...
Perishable: Rush Mat AZRU8-2780 (2006)
Rush Mat Fragment, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2780. Morris FS 3667. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragment of a knotted rush mat. Layers of rush elements are joined by a pair of 2Z-S and 2(2S-Z)S yucca cords tied in overhand knots. Measurements: L 10.0, W 8.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-2780 A: fragment of knotted rush mat, elements joined with overhand knots. AZRU8-2780 B: detail of empty knotted loop. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’...
Perishable: Shoe Sock, AMNH 29.1/3224_2 (2006)
Shoe Sock, Accession AMNH29.1, Catalog #3224. Morris FS 3573. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Probable shoe-sock of turkey feather and yucca fiber, simple looping. Images: AMNH 29.1/3224_2A: fragment of looped turkey-feather object, probably a shoe-sock. AMNH 29.1/3224_2B: fragment of looped turkey-feather object, other face. AMNH 29.1/3224_2C:, close-up of looped structure 1. AMNH 29.1/3224_2D: close-up of looped structure 2....
Perishable: Strung Corn-ear Stems AZRU8-2748 (2006)
Strung Corn-ear Stems, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2748. Morris FS 3656. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Eleven corn-ear stems strung on strips of broadleaf yucca. No knots. Four additional stems are detached. Measurements: W 20.0 CM (yucca leaves). Image: AZRU8-2748 A: corn-ear stems strung on yucca strips. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde...
Perishable: Tied Stick AZRU8-2759 (2006)
Tied Stick, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2759. Morris FS 3638. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Stick tied in square knot. Measurements: L 13.0, W 3.5 CM Image: AZRU8-2759 A: stick tied in square knot. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde refuse had been cast into Room 136-2 and evenly distributed, its upper limit being nearly level at a height...
Perishable: Twill Fabric AZRU8-1309 (2006)
Twill Fabric, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1309. Morris [Unknown].Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Three fragments of 2/1 twill fabric. Brown in color but probably once striped. Selvages missing. Measurements: L 3.0, W 15.5 CM (Largest). Image: AZRU8-1309A: Brown twill fabric. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2(?), Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde refuse had been cast into...
Perishable: Willow Mat Element AZRU8-790 (2006)
Willow Mat Element, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #790. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Single element from a willow mat, pierced and strung with 2S-Z yucca cordage. Smoke-blackened on one face, charred at one end. Measurements: L 11.3, D 0.9 CM. Image: AZRU8-790A: willow mat element. Recovered from Earl Morris excavation of Room 136-2(?), Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde...
Perishable: Willow Mat Elements AZRU8-788 and 789 (2006)
Willow Mat Elements, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #788 (left) and #789 (right). Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Sewn elements from willow mats. Both probably from same ceiling. Image: AZRU8-788 (left): Two sewn elements from a willow mat. One unpierced, the other threaded with remains of yucca cordage. Elements smoke-blackened. Measurements: L 10.0, D 0.7 CM (Larger). AZRU8-789 (right): Two elements from a willow mat threaded together with 2S-Z yucca cordage. Elements...
Perishable: Wrapped Twigs AZRU8-1807 (2006)
Wrapped Twigs, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1807. Morris FS 3666. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small bundle of folded split twigs (sumac?) wrapped lengthwise and crosswise with yucca cordage. Measurements: L 8.5, W 2.8-4.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-1807: bundle of split twigs wrapped with yucca cordage. AZRU8-1807 B: side view showing twigs inside bundle. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-1044 (2006)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1044. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Collection of turkey feather wrapped cordage, 2S-Z and 2(2Z-S)Z. Feathers mostly missing. Measurements: D 0.5 CM (where wrapped). Image: AZRU-1044 A: Feather wrapped cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris excavation of Room 136-2(?), Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde refuse had been cast into Room...
Perishable: Yucca and Grass Coil AZRU8-795 (2006)
Yucca and Grass Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #795. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small coil of plant material wrapped crosswise with yucca strips and a fine grasslike material. Measurements: L 4.8, W 3.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-795: Yucca and grass coil. Recovered from Earl Morris excavation of Room 136-2(?), Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde refuse had been cast into Room...
Perishable: Yucca Braid AZRU8-2836 (2006)
Yucca Braid, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2836. Morris FS 3678 . Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. 3-strand braid of yucca leaf strips, now broken in two. Most of leaf epidermis worn away. Measurements: L 35.0, W 1.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2836 A: 3-strand braid of yucca strips. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde refuse had been cast into Room 136-2...
Perishable: Yucca Braid AZRU8-2865 (2006)
Yucca Braid, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2865. Morris FS 3680. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Thick 3-strand braid of probable yucca fiber. Measurements: L 17.0 (straightened), W 0.6 CM. Image: AZRU8-2865 A: 3-strand braid of probable yucca fiber. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde refuse had been cast into Room 136-2 and evenly distributed,...
Perishable: Yucca Chain AZRU8-2849 (2006)
Yucca Chain, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2849. Morris FS 3663. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Yucca chain with 18 links, one enclosing 3 stalks of corn tassels. Made of strips of broadleaf yucca. Chains joined with overhand knots, new elements added with square knots. Measurements: L 26.0, W 1.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2849 A: yucca chain enclosing 3 stalks of corn tassels at one end. AZRU8-2849 B: detail of corn tassels (other face). Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2,...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU-1045 (2006)
Fur-wrapped Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1045. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two fragments of hide-wrapped yucca cordage with remnants of fur. Cordage is 2(2Z-S)Z, hide strips are wrapped S-wise. One has loop at center. Measurements: D 0.4 CM (where wrapped). Images: AZRU8-1045 A: two fragments of fur-wrapped cordage. AZRU8-1045 B: one strand of fur-wrapped cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris excavation of Room 136-2(?), Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-1043 A (2006)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1043. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two strands of turkey-feather cordage tied together in a square knot. Feathers missing. Cordage covered with a bright red pigment. Measurements: L 20.0, W 2.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-1043 A: Feather-wrapped yucca cordage with red pigment. AZRU8-1043 B: Detail of red pigment. AZRU8-1043 C: Other face showing square knot. Recovered from Earl Morris excavation of Room 136-2(?) , Aztec West Ruin. ...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-1047 (2006)
Yucca Cordage. Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1047. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. One strand of highly processed 2S-Z yucca(?) cordage. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU-1047 A: 2s-Z cordage of yucca or other fiber. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2(?), Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde refuse had been cast into Room 136-2 and evenly distributed, its...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-1048 (2006)
Yucca Cordage. Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1048. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fine 2S-Z yucca cordage, singed, tied in three places with overhand knots that form two loops. Measurements: D 0.2 CM. Image: AZRU8-1048 A: Singed yucca cordage,2 loops formed by 3 overhand knots. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2(?), Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde...