Anasazi Pottery, Baskets
and Other Artifacts




The Anasazi
had a unique style of pottery.

The pottery was almost always black and white in design.


An Anasazi Canteen


Some mugs had false bottoms that contained clay beads.

During feast celebrations, the mug holder may have shook the beads of an empty cup
to ask for a refill.


Anasazi baskets were crafted from willow and other fibrous plants.

The baskets were used to store grain.

When the baskets were used for water, the Anasazi lined the baskets with pine sap to make them waterproof.


Anasazi artifacts of shell, bone, or ceramic with smoothly polished surfaces have been found in some archaeological sites.

Although their true purpose is not known, it is thought that they may have been used as markers in games.




Found Anasazi
artifacts have included 1000 year old woven yucca fiber sandals.

Some had colorful geometric designs woven into the sole.
Others were made waterproof with pine pitch.

 

It is believed that the Anasazis wore sandals year round.

The loops on the sole were probably used to hold socks
or fur leggings.


Visit the following site to see more pottery and other artifacts of the Anasazi...
 
 
Artifacts of the Anasazi