Aztec Ruins, West Ruin (Site Name Keyword)
576-600 (1,076 Records)
Cotton String, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9148. FS 143. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two pcs of cotton string with multiple plies, probably modern. Measurements: 5.0 L, 0.4 D CM (longer). Image: AZRU61-9148 A: cotton string, possibly modern. Recovered from Room 225, 80-100 CM below 2nd datum, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Cotton Textile AZRU8-2733 (2006)
Cotton Textile, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2733. Morris FS 5337. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large piece of cotton plain-weave cloth folded in half lengthwise and stitched up the side to make a baglike object. Intact section of apocynum? stitching present along one side. Remnants of stitching along the other. Very balanced weave. Wide fabric. Measurements: L 32.0, W 78.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2733 A: folded, baglike, cotton plain-weave textile (with flash). AZRU8-2733 B: folded, baglike,...
Perishable: Cotton Textile, AMNH 29.0/8960 (2006)
Cotton Textile, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8960. Morris FS 2454. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Painted, 1/1 plain-weave cotton textile adhering to rush mat. Images: AMNH 29.0/8960A: cotton textile adhering to rush mat AMNH 29.0/8960, view 1. AMNH 29.0/8960B: cotton textile adhering to rush mat 29.0-8960, view 2. AMNH 29.0/8960C: cotton textile adhering to rush mat 29.0/8960, view 3. AMNH 29.0/8960D: cotton textile adhering to rush...
Perishable: Cotton Twill Fabric AZRU8-1773 (2006)
Cotton Twill Fabric, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1773. Morris FS 5338. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large fragment of cotton cloth woven in diamond and herringbone twill; four bands of brown and white diamonds alternate with four bands of red and white stripes. Measurements: L 32.5, W 30.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-1773 A: cotton diamond-twill fabric 1. AZRU8-1773 B: cotton diamond-twill fabric 2. AZRU8-1773 C: diamond-twill fabric detail 1. AZRU8-1773 D: diamond-twill fabric detail 2....
Perishable: Cotton with Seed AMNH 29.0/9399 (2006)
Cotton with Seed, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9399. Morris FS 2884. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Cotton fiber enclosing seed. Image: AMNH 29.0/9399A: cotton fiber enclosing seed. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 139, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 139 at the time of excavation is as follows: “When the writer broke through the veneer of masonry which sealed the north side of the door leading into Room 139 from Room 143, the condition of the ceiling dictated...
Perishable: Cotton Yarn AMNH 29.0/8443 (2006)
Cotton Yarn, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8443. Morris FS 1936. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Threaded, plied 2Z-S cotton yarn (once attached to a yucca needle). Image: AMNH 29.0/8443A: 2z-s cotton yarn formerly attached to yucca needle. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 72, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 72 at the time of excavation is as follows. “A layer of washed adobe 2 to 4 inches thick covered the floor of Room 72. Eleven long unpeeled willows had...
Perishable: Cotton Yarn AZRU61-9298 (2006)
Cotton Yarn, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9298. FS 166. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Probably a detached ply from a plied yarn or woven fabric. Measurements: 3.5 L, 0.15 D CM. Image: AZRU61-9298 A: Cotton Yarn. Recovered from Room 225, 140-160 CM bel 2nd datum, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Cotton Yarn AZRU61-9374 (2006)
Cotton Yarn, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9374. FS 110. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Strand of cotton yarn tied in overhand knot. Measurements: 22.5 L, 0.2 D CM. Image: AZRU61-9374 A: Cotton Yarn. Recovered from Room 225, N balk, 2nd story roof, NE corner, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Cradle Band AMNH 29.0/8964 (2006)
Cradle Band, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8964. Morris FS 2458. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Cradle band with yucca 2-strand twining (S), buckskin, and wood. Images: AMNH 29.0/8964A: cradle band, one face. AMNH 29.0/8964B: close-up of one end showing cordage wrapping beneath buckskin. AMNH 29.0/8964C: cradle band, other face. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 95, Grave 20, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of...
Perishable: Digging Stick AZRU61-11004 (2006)
Digging Stick, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #11004. FS 176. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Blade end of digging stick or similar implement. Measurements: 55.5 L, 5.5 W (max), 2.0 TH CM. Images: AZRU61-11004 A: end of digging stick. AZRU61-11004 B: detail of tip showing insect damage. Recovered from Room 225, 180-200 CM, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Fabric and Plaited Sandals AMNH 29.0/7657 (2006)
Fabric and Plaited Sandals, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7657. Morris FS 1250. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Feather-decorated yucca fabric, simple looping, 2Z-S yarns. Artifacts (a-e) are plaited sandal fragments, 2/2 twill. Images: AMNH 29.0/7657A: fragments of looped yucca fabric with feather-cord attachments. AMNH 29.0/7657B: close-up showing simple looping structure. AMNH 29.0/7657C: close-up showing feather-cord attachments 2. AMNH 29.0/7657D: close-up showing feather-cord...
Perishable: Feather Blanket AMNH 29.0-8963 (2006)
Feather Blanket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8963. Morris FS 2457.CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Twined yucca fiber and turkey feather blanket. Images: AMNH 29.0-8963A: turkey-feather blanket. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 95, Grave 20, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 95 at the time of excavation is as follows. “From 7 to 10 feet from the floor of Room 95 in the masonry portion of the fill were...
Perishable: Feather Belt AMNH 29.0/5283 (2006)
Feather Belt, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5283. Morris FS 32. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Feather belt, 2-strand twining (S), with red and blue pigment. Images: AMNH 29.0/5283A: feather belt. AMNH 29.0/5283B: feather belt, detail of end showing attachments with red and blue pigment. AMNH 29.0.5283C: feather belt, detail of end showing attachments and red pigment. AMNH 29.0/5283D: feather belt, detail of underside showing end loop and rows of stitching. Recovered from Earl Morris'...
Perishable: Feather Blanket AMNH 29.0/9665 (2006)
Feather Blanket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9665. Morris FS 3150. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Yucca fiber and turkey-feather blanket, 2-strand twining (S). Image: AMNH 29.0/9665A: turkey-feather blanket with header cords. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 141, Grave 29, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 141 at the time of excavation is as follows. “Neither floor nor ceiling of Room 141 showed the...
Perishable: Feather Object AMNH 29.0/9563 (2006)
Feather Object, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9563. Morris FS 3047. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Wand like object of stitched feathers. Images: AMNH 29.0/9563A: wand like object of stitched feathers. AMNH 29.0/9563B: other face of feather object. AMNH 29.0/9563C: another view of stitching elements of probable quill strips used to join feather quills. Note square knot. AMNH 29.0/9563D: side view showing stitching element emerging from side of feather 1. AMNH 29.0/9563E: side view showing ...
Perishable: Feather Ornament AMNH 29.0/7393 (2006)
Feather Ornament, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7393. Morris FS 985. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Wrapped feather ornament with 3-strand braid, square knot. Possible miniature bow. Image: AMNH 29.0/7393A: feather ornament with braid, possible miniature bow. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 54, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:309) indicates that “The first 1 ½ feet of fill in Room 54 consisted of fallen masonry and the uncharred wood of a ceiling which had been supported by two...
Perishable: Feather Ornament AMNH 29.0/8639 (2006)
Feather Ornament, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8639. Morris FS 2130. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Feather ornament of plied 2(2Z-S)Z cordage with feather attachments wrapped around herb bundle. Image: AMNH 29.0/8639A: cordage with feather attachments wrapped around herb bundle. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 78, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 78 at the time of excavation is as follows. “About three-fourths of a cord of cedar splints such as were used in...
Perishable: Feather Ornament AMNH 29.0/9712 (2006)
Feather Ornament, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9712. Morris FS 3197. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of wrapped and plied cordage and feather quills, 2Z-S, 2(2Z-S)Z. Image: AMNH 29.0/9712A: bundle of cords for feather attachment. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 138, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 138 at the time of excavation is as follows: “On the floor of Room 138 was a film of refuse containing Chaco potsherds…Thence upward, mixed with dust, wall...
Perishable: Hair Ornament, AMNH 29.0/7074 (2006)
Hair Ornament, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7074. Morris FS : 674. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Wrapped animal hair ornament or altar tassel. Image: AMNH 29.0/7074A: ornament or altar tassel. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 45, Grave 12, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:302) indicates that “Moist, well-solidified refuse covered the floor of Room 45 to a depth of 8 feet. In it were many animal bones and sherds and a...
Perishable: Hide Bag AZRU8-2734 (2006)
Hide Bag, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2734. Morris FS 3703. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Oval piece of hide, edges trimmed and perforated with holes. Still stitched in one area with 2S-Z yucca? cordage. Morris: "Bag of soft-tanned hide, edges perforated for drawstring." Measurements: L 17.0, W 16.0 CM approx. Images: AZRU8-2734 A view of hide bag or cover, partially opened out. AZRU8-2734 B: remains of distorted hide bag or cover. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2,...
Perishable: Hide Bag AZRU8-2735 (2006)
Hide Bag, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2735. Morris FS 5335. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Remains of hide bag with stitching holes at one end. No stitching observed. Measurements: L 17.5, W 9.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2735 A: remains of hide bag. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room189, 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 in the western half...
Perishable: Hide Bracelet AMNH 29.0/7819 (2006)
Hide Bracelet, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7819. Morris FS 1413. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Hide bracelet with porcupine quills. Image: AMNH 29.0/7819A: hide bracelet with porcupine quills. 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,...
Perishable: Hide Fragment AZRU61-8772 (2006)
Hide Fragment, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #8772. FS 236. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Animal hide, no evidence of stitching or other modification. Measurements: 6.0 L, 2.5 W CM. Image: AZRU61-8772 A: Hide Fragment. Recovered from Room 225, 200-220 CM bel 2nd datum, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Hide Fragment AZRU8-2737 (2006)
Hide Fragment, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2737. Morris FS 3702. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two pieces of stitched hide. One consists of two pieces sewn together with 3Z-S cotton yarn. The other four pieces are sewn together with 2(2S-Z)S and 2Z-S cotton yarn and rawhide. Measurements: Not measured. Images: AZRU8-2737 A: hide fragment consisting of two pieces stitched together with 3z-S yarn. AZRU8-2737 B: another fragment consisting of four pieces stitched together with 2z-S yarn....
Perishable: Hide Fragments AZRU8-2738 (2006)
Hide Fragments, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2738. Morris FS 3753. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Four pieces of hide. No evidence of stitching. Measurements: L 11.5, W 6.5 CM (Largest, curled up). Image: AZRU8-2738 A: four hide fragments. 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 surface of the...