book chapter

The Formative period: 1800 B.C. - A.D. 100

peoples and cultures of ancient Peru [by] Luis G. Lumbreras. Translated by Betty J. Meggers • Washington • Published In 1974 • Pages: 48-93, 237-244

By: Lumbreras, Luis Guillermo, Meggers, Betty J..

Abstract
This is an overview of the Formative Period, including both the Initial Period and Early Horizon, for both the coast and highlands of Peru; only information about the coast during the Early Horizon ("Middle Formative" herein) is relevant to this collection. The author describes ceramics, textiles, metal work, burial practices, cranial deformation and trepanation, settlement patterns, fortifications, and ceremonial structures, highlighting regional variations and interactions.
Subjects
Culture summary
Acculturation and culture contact
Cultural participation
Processing of basic materials
Settlement patterns
Visual arts
tradition
Coastal Andean Late Formative
HRAF PubDate
2015
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2012
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
3800-1900 BP (1800 BC-AD 100)
Coverage Place
coastal and highland Peru
Notes
Luis G. Lumbreras. Translated by Betty J. Meggers
Translation of: [De los pueblos, las culturas y las artes del antiguo Peru]
The original Spanish text is not included
Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-244)
LCCN
74002104
LCSH
Peru--Antiquities