essay

Chalcatzingo jade and fine stone objects

ancient chalcatzingo • Austin • Published In 1987 • Pages: 295-304

By: Thomson, Charlotte W..

Abstract

Thomson describes worked greenstone objects from the Olmec-influenced highland site of Chalcatzingo, particularly work in jadite which, along with sculpting of large stone monuments, was an Olmec innovation in Mesoamerica. Few specifics on dating are given except that nearly all specimens are said to pertain to the Cantera phase (2700-2500 B.P.) and comparisons are drawn almost exclusively to the contemporary Gulf Coast Olmec center of La Venta. Major categories of artifact discussed include figurines, pendants, earspools, beads, tools, drill cores (leftovers from tubular drilling), polishers (actually, 'magical' or 'shaman's' stones), and discs (probably from mosaic jewelry).

HRAF PubDate

2000

Region

Middle America and the Caribbean

Sub Region

Central Mexico

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Leon G. Doyon ; 2007

Field Date

1972-1976

Coverage Date

3150 BP-1100 BP

Coverage Place

Morelos, southern Veracruz and western Tabasco States, Mexico

Notes

Charlotte W. Thomson

For bibliographical references see Grove: 1987 (Document 3)

LCCN

85022673

LCSH

Olmecs