essay

Boundary-making strategies in early Pueblo societies: style and architecture in the Kayenta and Mesa Verde regions

ancient southwestern community : models and methods for the study of prehistoric social organization • Albuquerque • Published In 1994 • Pages: 171-190

By: Hegmon, Michelle.

Abstract
Hegmon examines architecture and ceramic styles to determine if they can shed light on boundaries. Private storage areas increase with sedentism and regionally distinctive ceramics first appear during the Pueblo I period. Hegmon compares Black Mesa with the Dolores area on Mesa Verde. Dolores, being more densely populated, shows more restricted storage areas and greater diversity of ceramic design styles, as expected. Absence of boundaries, as seems to have been the case on Black Mesa, may have facilitated intercommunity cooperation.
Subjects
Warehousing
Building interiors and arrangement
Visual arts
Cultural participation
Social relationships and groups
Exchange and transfers
tradition
Early Anasazi
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2011
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
1250-1080 BP (AD 750-920)
Coverage Place
Kayenta and Mesa Verde regions; Arizona and Colorado, United States
Notes
Michelle Hegmon
Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-188)
LCCN
93036796
LCSH
Indians of North America--Southwest, New--Antiquities
Indians of North America--Southwest, New--Social life and customs