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- San Clemente Glaze Polychrome Sherd Interior
Description: San Clemente Glaze Polychrome interior sherd. Dimensions: Unknown. Collection: Likely El Morro National Monument. - Deadmans Gray Cross-section
Description: Deadmans Gray cross-section showing abundant quartz sand temper and mica. Thickness: 0.7 cm. Collection: Northern Arizona University Ceramic Laboratory Comparative Collection. - Deadmans Fugitive Red Cross-section
Description: Deadmans Fugitive Red cross-section showing abundant quartz sand temper. Thickness: 0.6 cm Collection: Northern Arizona University Ceramic Laboratory comparative collection. - Mahonia (Berberis haematocarpa)
Common names: Mahonia, barberry, desert holly Scientific name: Berberis haematocarpa Description: A relatively large evergreen shrub with glossy, sharp-pointed leaves. In spring, the mahonia produces bright yellow flowers, followed by small purple berries in mid-summer. In the fall, the leaves turn red and purple, and remain those shades through the winter. Dye: Brilliant yellow from the roots and bark. Other uses: edible berries. - Velvet Mesquite (Prosopis velutina)
Common names: Mesquite Scientific name: Prosopis velutina Description: A common desert tree with catkin-like clusters of greenish-yellow flowers from April to June. The flowers are followed by long sweet-smelling bean pods. Dye: Black from the sap. Weaving: The shredded inner bark woven into baskets. Other uses: Food such as 'pinole' meal-cakes and tea. - Fourwing Saltbush (Atriplex canescens)
Common names: Saltbush, chamisa Scientific name: Atriplex canescens Description: Common Southwest shrub with golden flowers in the summer and early fall, followed by winged seeds in late fall and winter. Dye: Bright yellow from the flowers and twigs. Other uses: in baking and as medicine. - Beargrass (Nolina microcarpa)
Common names: Beargrass Scientific name: Nolina microcarpa Description: Beargrass is a large clumping grass with narrow fibrous leaves. Dye: None. Other uses: Widely used in basket and/or mat weaving. - Englemann Prickly Pear (Opuntia engelmannii)
Common names: Prickly Pear, Cactus Apple Scientific name: Opuntia engelmannii Description: Englemann prickly pear is the largest of Arizona's prickly pear species, with large pads and dark-red to purple pear-shaped fruits. Dye: Rose-colored from fruits. Other uses: Food and medicine. - Tonto Polychrome Jar Sherd, Exterior
Description: Tonto Polychrome jar sherd exterior. Collection: Northern Arizona University Ceramic Laboratory Comparative Collection. - Tonto Polychrome Jar Sherd, Exterior
Description: Tonto Polychrome jar sherd exterior. Collection: Northern Arizona University Ceramic Laboratory Comparative Collection. - Tonto Polychrome Jar Sherd, Exterior
Description: Tonto Polychrome jar sherd exterior. Collection: Northern Arizona University Ceramic Laboratory Comparative Collection. - Santa Cruz Red-on-Buff Sherd
Description: Santa Cruz Red-on-buff sherd. Collection: Northern Arizona University Ceramic Laboratory Comparative Collection. - St Johns Polychrome Sherd, Interior and Exterior
Description: St Johns Polychrome sherd, interior and exterior. Collection: Northern Arizona University Ceramic Laboratory Comparative Collection. - St Johns Polychrome Sherd Interiors
Description: St Johns Polychrome sherd interiors. Collection: Northern Arizona University Ceramic Laboratory Comparative Collection. - Gila Butte Red-on-buff Sherds
Description: Gila Butte Red-on-buff sherds. Collection: Northern Arizona University Ceramic Laboratory Comparative Collection.