book chapter

Trace-element analysis of obsidian artifacts from Pachamachay, Junín

Prehistoric hunters of the high Andes, by John W. Rick • New York • Published In 1980 • Pages: 257-261

By: Burger, Richard L..

Abstract

Burger ran X-ray flourescence analysis on obsidian flakes from Pachamachay. One obsidian flake came from preceramic level 23. The results of the analysis were that the source of the obsidian is unknown and it is 'postulated to be the product of a nearby volcanic formation that failed to produce a widely utilized obsidian.' (page 259).

HRAF PubDate

2000

Region

South America

Sub Region

Central Andes

Document Type

book chapter

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry ; 2002

Field Date

no date

Coverage Date

preceramic period

Coverage Place

Pachamachay; Peru

Notes

Richard L. Burger

For bibliographical references see 8: Rick (p. 344-352)

LCCN

79028090

LCSH

Indians of South America--Andes--Antiquities