Late Chacoan - Post Chacoan Period (Temporal Keyword)
776-800 (1,371 Records)
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: Grass Bundle AZRU11-1759 (2006)
Grass Bundle, Accession AZRU-00011, Catalog #1759 . Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of grass bound with strip of cornhusk tied in square knot. Measurements: L 40.5, D 3.7 where bound CM. Images: AZRU11-1759A: grass bundle tied with cornhusk strip in square knot. AZRU11-1759B: detail of binding with square knot. Recovered from Room 203, Aztec West Ruin. 1938 excavation and stabilization in West Ruin by Charlie Steen.
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 AZRU20-532 (2006)
Hide Fragment, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog # 532. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small mammal hide. No stitching observed. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU20-532A: small piece of hide, no stitching Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.
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 AZRU54-3555 (2006)
Hide Fragments, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3555. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. At least nine pieces of hide, including 4 thongs, 1 piece tanned buckskin, 2 pieces curled-up animal hide with holes along end. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU54-3555A: collection of hide fragments. Recovered from Room 224, lower trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.
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...
Perishable: Hide Fragments AZRU8-2742 (2006)
Hide Fragments, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2742. Morris FS 5030. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Three pieces of hide. Largest one has stitching holes along one edge. Measurements: Not measured. Images: AZRU8-2742 A: three hide fragments tied together. AZRU8-2742 B: detail of stitch holes.AZRU8-2742 C: detail of stitch holes on one fragment. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room180, Aztec West Ruin. Morris described Room 180 as “fallen into ruin [before the later occupation of...
Perishable: Hide Fragments AZRU8-2743 (2006)
Hide Fragments, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2743. Morris FS 3754. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Collection of hide fragments. Approx six fragments wired together. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU8-2743 A: collection of hide fragments. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room147, 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...
Perishable: Hide Fragments AZRU8-2744 (2006)
Hide Fragments, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2744. Morris FS 3701. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Three hide fragments, all shaped. Two have small stitching holes along edge. Probably remains of a moccasin or other garment. Measurements: L 12.0, W 4.0 CM (largest). Image: AZRU8-2744 A: three hide fragments. AZRU8-2744 B: detail of fragments with stitching holes. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of...
Perishable: Hide Moccasin AZRU8-1782 (2006)
Hide Moccasin Fragment, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1782. Morris FS 4898. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large piece of hide, tapered at one end, with scalloped edges and remnants of sinew stitching. Thong tied through hole with overhand knot. Probable toe end of moccasin. Measurements: L 14.0, W 13.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-1782 A: probable toe fragment of moccasin. AZRU8-1782 B: detail of scalloped edges. AZRU8-1782 C: detail showing holes and remnants of sinew stitching. AZRU8-1782 D: detail...
Perishable: Hide Object AMNH 29.0/8638 (2006)
Hide Object, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8638. Morris FS 2129 . Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Cedar bark and 3-strand braid wrapped with hide. Image: AMNH 29.0/8638A: bark and braid wrapped with hide. 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 the construction of ceilings had been left in Room 78, covering the entire...
Perishable: Hide Object AZRU20-1457 (2006)
Hide Object, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1457. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small hide object with two pieces joined by overcasting with 2S-Z yucca yarn. Remnants of additional hide pieces along three sides. Perhaps partial sandal or moccasin. Measurements: L 12.0, W 11.0 CM (crumpled up). Image: AZRU20-1457A: piece of hide with 2s-Z yucca stitching. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown...
Perishable: Hide Piece AZRU20-1778 (2006)
Hide Piece, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1778. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Thin piece of hide, curved along one edge, 15 holes spaced 1-3 CM apart. Measurements: L 16.3, W 9.0 CM (curved). Image: AZRU20-1778A: curved piece of hide with holes along rounded edge. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.
Perishable: Hide Piece AZRU20-1783 (2006)
Hide Piece, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1783. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Triangular piece of hide. No evidence of stitching. Measurements: L 15.0, W 8.0 CM. Image: AZRU20-1783A: triangular piece of hide. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.
Perishable: Hide Piece AZRU20-1784 (2006)
Hide Piece, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1784. Other No: [Unknown] . Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small, squarish scrap of stiff hide. No evidence of stitching. Measurements: L 16.9, W 6.9 CM. Image: AZRU20-1784A: small scrap of hide. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.
Perishable: Hide Piece AZRU20-1785 (2006)
Hide Piece, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1785. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Scrap of animal hide with numerous holes, remnants of 2S-Z yucca stitching. Measurements: L 11.0, W 8.0 CM. Images: AZRU20-1785A: scrap of hide with holes and remnants of yucca stitching. AZRU20-1785B: other face showing remnants of stitching. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.
Perishable: Hide Piece AZRU8-1780 (2006)
Hide Piece, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1780. Morris FS 4093. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small piece of hide pierced with a hide strip, the latter tied in an overhand knot. Measurements: L 8.0, W 1.9 CM. Image: AZRU8-1780 A: piece of hide pierced with hide strip. AZRU8-1780 B: other face. 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,...
Perishable: Hide Piece AZRU8-2736 (2006)
Hide Piece, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog # 2736. Morris FS 3699. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small piece of hide with brown and tan hair. No stitching observed. Measurements: L 11.0, W 6.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-2736 A: small piece of hide with brown and tan hair. 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...
Perishable: Hide Piece AZRU8-2927 (2006)
Hide Piece, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2927. Morris FS 5503. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Thick piece of hide with red cutting lines. Hide strip inserted through edge and tied with an overhand knot. Measurements: Not measured. Images: AZRU8-2927 A: thick piece of hide with red cutting lines, thong tied through one edge. AZRU8-2927 B: close-up of red cutting lines. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 193, Aztec West Ruin. For Room 193 Morris described typical architectural...