essay

Economic specialization in the community system at Marana

studies in the hohokam community of marana • (15) • Published In 1987 • Pages: 143-159

By: Kisselburg, JoAnn.

Abstract
Kisselburg's analysis of the artifacts and the households they were found in indicates economic specialization occurred at the Hohokam community of Marana. There is evidence for ceramic production, agave fiber processing, and for exchange of obsidian, shell, turquoise, quartz crystals, and clay pipes. Some of these items also indicate some ceremonial activities (quartz crystals and clay pipes).
Subjects
Production and supply
Ceramic technology
Cordage
Household
Organized ceremonial
Exchange and transfers
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
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2009
Field Date
1985
Coverage Date
1100-650 BP (AD 900-1350)
Coverage Place
Marana community, Arizona, United States
Notes
JoAnn Kisselburg
Contract No. 5-CS-30-02570
For bibliographical references see document 147:Rice
LCSH
Hohokam culture
Indians of North America Arizona Antiquities
Excavations (Archaeology) Arizona
Arizona Antiquities