Textile Artifacts (Other Keyword)

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

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...

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Yucca Band, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2834. Morris FS 5521. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Long narrow band of yucca cordage, now broken but ends originally tied together. Original center section worked in spaced rows of overhand knots. Ends terminate in a 3-strand braid. Probably served as a tumpband. See photos of replication of the weave. Measurements: L 85.0 CM, W 2.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2834 A: yucca band with spaced rows of knotting and braided end. AZRU8-2834 B: detail of braided...

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Yucca Braid, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2813. Morris FS 5520. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. 4-strand braid of yucca fiber. One strand is a 3-strand braid, the other three are singles. Portion of a pot bail or handle. Measurements: L 20.0, D 3.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2813 A: 4-strand yucca braid used as pot bail. Element at lower right is a 3-strand braid. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 193, Aztec West Ruin. For Room 193 Morris described typical architectural features and...

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Yucca Braid, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2814. Morris FS 5519. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. 4-strand braid of yucca fiber. Two strands are plied 2Z-S, one is 2S-Z, and the other is a 3-strand braid composed of 2Z-S elements. Part of a pot bail or handle. Measurements: L 30.0, D 2.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2814 A: 4-strand yucca braid used as pot bail. Element at lower right is a 3-strand braid. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room193, Aztec West Ruin. For Room 193 Morris described...

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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...

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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,...

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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 Fiber Bundle, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2841. Morris FS 4014. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of reddish-brown yucca fiber made by folding the fibers back and forth. Fiber may have been exposed to smoke to produce the reddish-brown color. Measurements: L 16.5, W 5.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2841 A: yucca fiber folded to make a bundle. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 153-2, West Ruin. Concerning Room 153-2 Morris reports that “The refuse deposit in Room 153 was in...

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Yucca Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2805. Morris FS 4033. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Oval coil of yucca strips wrapped crosswise with same, probably a pot rest. Measurements: D 21.5 (outer), 11.0 (inner) CM. Images: AZRU8-2805 A: coil of yucca strips wrapped crosswise with same. Possible pot rest. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room153-2, Aztec West Ruin. Concerning Room 153-2 Morris reports that “The refuse deposit in Room 153 was in reality a continuation of that in...

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7599. Morris FS 1192. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragment of a band of braided and knotted yucca cordage. Images: AMNH 29.0/7599A: fragment of knotted cordage band. AMNH 29.0/7599B: fragment of knotted cordage band 2. AMNH 29.0/7599C: fragment of knotted cordage band 3. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 48, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 48 at the time of excavation is as follows. “The floor was covered with...

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7603 . Morris FS 1196. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Colored, plied and knotted yucca cordage, 2S-Z. Image: AMNH 29.0/7603A: yucca cord colored red. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 48, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 48 at the time of excavation is as follows. “The floor was covered with refuse.. The greater proportion of this deposit was of vegetable substance; cornstalks, husks, tassels, and cobs, cedarbark,...

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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’...

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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. ...

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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...

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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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage. Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1049. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Thick strand of 2(2Z-S)Z yucca cordage. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU8-1049 A: Strand of yucca 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 136-2 and evenly distributed, its upper limit being nearly...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage. Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1050. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Collection of 2S-Z, 2Z-S, and 2(2Z-S)Z yucca cordage. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU8-1050 A: Collection of 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 136-2 and evenly distributed, its upper limit...

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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...

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Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2692. Morris FS 3744-A. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Looped piece of 2S-Z yucca cordage tied in square? knot. Measurements: L 6.0, W 2.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2692 A: looped and knotted strand of 2s-Z yucca cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 147, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 147 at the time of excavation is as follows: “the immediate floor covering was a foot of refuse, with Burials Nos. 60 and 61 on the...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2837. Morris FS 4016. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled bundle of 2(2Z-S)Z yucca cordage wrapped S-wise with hide strips Measurements: L 11.5, W 7.0 CM (bundle), D 0.4-0.5 where wrapped. Image: AZRU8-2837 A: bundle of hide-wrapped yucca cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 153-2, Aztec West Ruin. Concerning Room 153-2 Morris reports that “The refuse deposit in Room 153 was in reality a continuation of that in Room 136,...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2838. Morris FS 5518. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Collection of 2(2Z-S)Z feather-and hide-wrapped yucca cordage. Measurements: D 0.4-0-5 where wrapped. Image: AZRU8-2838 A: collection of feather-wrapped yucca cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 193, Aztec West Ruin. For Room 193 Morris described typical architectural features and “refuse that had been deposited on the second floor, including fragments of a considerable...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2839. Morris FS 3675. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of feather-wrapped yucca cordage, wrapped crosswise with same. Measurements: bundle not measured; D 0.4-0.5 where wrapped. Image: AZRU8-2839 A: bundle of feather-wrapped yucca 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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2898. Morris FS 4017. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Feather-wrapped 2S-Z cordage folded into a bundle. Feathers mostly missing but present in a few areas. Measurements: D 0.4-0.5 CM (where wrapped). Image: AZRU8-2898 A: bundle of feather-wrapped yucca cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 153-2, Aztec West Ruin. Concerning Room 153-2 Morris reports that “The refuse deposit in Room 153 was in reality a continuation of that...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2899. Morris FS 4914. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of feather-wrapped yucca cordage wrapped crosswise with yucca cordage. Feathers mostly missing. Measurements: D 0.4-0.5 CM (where wrapped). Image: AZRU8-2899 A: bundle of feather-wrapped yucca cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 183, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that “Conditions as observed in this room reveal the following sequence of events: The fill between the...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2900. Morris FS 5049. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of feather- and fur-wrapped yucca cordage wrapped crosswise with same. Some cordage stained bright red, probably with hematite. Feathers and fur mostly missing. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU8-2900 A: bundle of feather- and fur-wrapped cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 180, Aztec West Ruin. Morris described Room 180 as “fallen into ruin [before the later...