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Faunal exploitation during the Middle to Late Period transition on Santa Cruz Island, California

Journal of California and Great Basin anthropology • 17 (1) • Published In 1995 • Pages: 93-120

By: Colten, Roger H..

Abstract

Colten uses faunal data to discuss subsistence on the west end of Santa Cruz Island and the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. He then compares the faunal data from the Santa Barbara Channel Islands with the mainland and the interior. There was a climatic upheaval between 850 B.P. - 700 B.P. (A.D. 1150 - 1300) which changed sea temperatures. The faunal data during this time period seem to indicate the diet for the people living in the Santa Barbara region changed to include more marine resources such as fish and shellfish.

HRAF PubDate

2000

Region

North America

Sub Region

Northwest Coast and California

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry ; 1998

Field Date

not specified

Coverage Date

3400 BP to post 218 BP (Middle to Historic Periods)

Coverage Place

Santa Cruz Island, Calif., United States

Notes

Roger H. Colten

Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-120)

LCCN

80640525

LCSH

California--Antiquities