essay

Illinois Hopewell burial practices and social organization: a reexamination of the Klunk-Gibson Mound Group

hopewell archaeology : the chillicothe conferenceKent, Ohio • Published In 1979 • Pages: 66-79

By: Braun, David P..

Abstract
Braun examines the mortuary remains from the Klunk-Gibson Mound Group to look for evidence of status based on hereditary or ascriptive ranking. He found that children and adults were buried with higher status artifacts, but not adolescents. He concludes that status was based on what could be achieved during an individual's life time and was primarily male-oriented. A male's higher status could be shared with their closer relatives.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Organization and analysis of results of research
Mortality
Status, role, and prestige
Age stratification
Gender status
Burial practices and funerals
tradition
Hopewell
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2003
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
circa 1825 BP (circa 175 A.D.)
Coverage Place
Klunk-Gibson Mound Group; Illinois, United States
Notes
David P. Braun
For bibliographical references see document 11: Brose and Greber
LCCN
79088607
LCSH
Hopewell culture