essay

Stone: implements and bowls

Excavations at Snaketown, Harold S. Gladwin, Emil W. Haury, E. B. Sayles, Nora Gladwin • (25) • Published In 1965 • Pages: 101-120

By: Sayles, E. B. (Edwin Booth).

Abstract
This document illustrates and describes in detail the various stone implements, bowls, carved effigies, and weapons found at the Snaketown archaeological site in Arizona. In this study Sayles groups these stone objects into three main groups: abrading tools, ground or polished tools, and chipped implements. These are described for each of the chronogical periods and phases generally recognized by archaeologists as occurring at Snaketown.
Subjects
Lithic industries
Chronologies and culture sequences
General tools
Utensils
Weapons
Visual arts
tradition
Hohokam
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2009
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
2000-500 BP (AD 1-1500)
Coverage Place
Snaketown, Arizona, United States
Notes
By E. B. Sayles
For bibliographical references see document 53:Gladwin
LCCN
65023304
LCSH
Hohokam culture
Excavations (Archaeology)--Arizona--Snaketown
Snaketown Site (Ariz.)