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Swift Creek research: history and observations

world engraved : archaeology of the swift creek culture • Tuscaloosa • Published In 1998 • Pages: 1-13

By: Williams, Mark, Elliott, Daniel T..

Abstract

This chapter presents the history of research in the Swift Creek area and gives an introduction to Swift Creek. It also contains an introduction to the upcoming chapters (eHRAF document nos. 11-24). The authors observe, 'that these people were excellent wood carvers. Such a tradition of detailed wood carving would not…have been born in and limited to the carving of paddles for stamping pottery.' (page 10).

HRAF PubDate

2005

Region

North America

Sub Region

Eastern Woodlands

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry ; 2003

Field Date

not specified

Coverage Date

Swift Creek; 1900 BP-1250 BP (100 A.D.-750 A.D.)

Coverage Place

Georgia and Florida; United States

Notes

Mark Williams and Daniel T. Elliott

For bibliographical references see 9: Williams and Elliot

LCCN

98009001

LCSH

Woodland culture