essay

Models of Mississippian culture history in the western prairie peninsula: a perspective from Iowa

cahokia and the hinterlands : middle mississipian cultures of the midwest • Urbana • Published In 1991 • Pages: 183-192

By: Tiffany, Joseph A./.

Abstract
In this article Tiffany demonstrates that Middle Mississippian cultural traits in Iowa are the results of diffusion and contact, perceived by the author as part of various local groups' participation in an extensive trade system, rather than as part of an intrusion of Mississippian people into the area.
Subjects
Historical reconstruction
Acculturation and culture contact
Ceramic technology
External trade
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
Mississippian
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2005
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1150 BP - 700 BP (850 A.D. - 1300 A.D.)
Coverage Place
Iowa, United States
Notes
Joseph A. Tiffany
'Published in cooperation with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.' For bibliographical references see document 2: Emerson and Lewis
LCCN
90010759
LCSH
Mississippian culture