essay

Artisans and their crafts in Hohokam society

hohokam millennium • Santa Fe, N.M. • Published In 2007 • Pages: 74-81

By: Bayman, James.

Abstract
Bayman writes a brief introduction to some of the crafts the Hohokam produced. There are discussions on shell ornaments, stone arrowheads, and how many crafts were produced by skilled specialists. Some of these products may have been used as a way for the wearer or user to indicate they were members of Hohokam society.
Subjects
Bone, horn, and shell technology
Lithic industries
Occupational specialization
Cultural identity and pride
Identification
tradition
Hohokam
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2009
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1300-500 BP (AD 700-1500)
Coverage Place
south central Arizona, United States
Notes
James M. Bayman
For bibliographical references see document 89:Fish and Fish
LCCN
2007024336
LCSH
Hohokam culture--Arizona--Phoenix
Excavations (Archaeology)--Arizona--Phoenix
Phoenix (Ariz.)--Antiquities