essay

Minerals and metals

Excavations at Snaketown, Harold S. Gladwin, Emil W. Haury, E. B. Sayles, Nora Gladwin • (25) • Published In 1965 • Pages: 163-167

By: Haury, Emil W. (Emil Walter).

Abstract
This is a brief description of the various mineral and metals occurring in the natural environment in southern Arizona and the manner in which they are used by the Hohokam people during several cultural phases. The mineral described in the text include mica, quartz, turquoise, obsidian, hematite and malachite; the metals: copper, and lead.
Subjects
Smiths and their crafts
Metallurgy
Ornament
Laboratory analysis of materials other than dating methods in archaeology
Paint and dye manufacture
Musical instruments
tradition
Hohokam
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2009
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1225-500 BP (AD 775-1500)
Coverage Place
Snaketown, Arizona, United States
Notes
By Emil W. Haury
For bibliographical references see document 53:Gladwin
LCCN
65023304
LCSH
Hohokam culture
Excavations (Archaeology)--Arizona--Snaketown
Snaketown Site (Ariz.)