essay

Middle Woodland exchange in prehistoric southeastern United States

hopewell archaeology : the chillicothe conference • Kent, Ohio • Published In 1979 • Pages: 239-246

By: Goad, Sharon I..

Abstract

Goad examines interregional exchange of copper in the southeast looking at Copena, Santa Rosa-Swift Creek, Crystal River, St. Johns, and Middle Woodland Georgia sites. The source of the copper from these sites was determined. 'Of the 27 major interaction sphere raw materials [found in the southeast] (excluding obsidian), only copper, galena, and fresh water pearls are truly exotic, and of these Southeastern copper was sporadically used.' (page 245). Goad also found the Tunacunnhee site was only infrequently involved in interregional trade and that exchange between the Great Lakes-Riverine area and the southeast was sporadic. Only the data pertaining to possible Hopewell exchange items or artifacts were indexed for OCM (Outlline of Cultural Materials) subjects.

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

Middle Woodland

Coverage Place

Alabama, Georgia; United States

Notes

Sharon I. Goad

For bibliographical references see document 11: Brose and Greber

LCCN

79088607

LCSH

Hopewell culture