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Carbon and nitrogen isotopic evidence on Basketmaker II diet at cedar Mesa, Utah

Kiva • 60 (2) • Published In 1994 • Pages: 239-255

By: Chisholm, Brian, Matson, R. G. (Richard Ghia).

Abstract
Chisholm and Matson analyzed carbon and nitrogen isotope from bone gelatin from ten individuals to learn more about Basketmaker II diet. The data indicate that the Basketmaker II individuals ate a diet that was primarily from C-4 plants or C-4 eating herbivores. This is interpreted as a diet based on maize.
Subjects
Laboratory analysis of materials other than dating methods in archaeology
Diet
Cereal agriculture
tradition
Basketmaker
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2009
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
2500-1600 BP (500 BC-AD 400)
Coverage Place
Cedar Mesa, southeastern Utah, United States
Notes
Brian Chisholm ; R. G. Matson
Includes bibliographical references (p.251-255 )
LCCN
41020657
LCSH
Basket-Maker Indians--Antiquities