essay

Craft technology and production

cuello : an early maya community in belize • Cambridge [England] • Published In 1991 • Pages: 159-191

By: McSwain, Rebecca, Johnson, Jay K., Kosakowsky, Sara, Hammond, Norman.

Abstract

This is a report in three parts on the typology and chronology of the i) lithic tools, ii) ceramics, and iii) ceramic, bone, stone, and shell artifacts from Cuello. The researchers also examine the source of the lithic material and site of manufacture. The basic tool kit and manufacturing techniques remained the same over time although new tools and raw material were added. The ratio of bifacial tools increased and the manufacture of large tools became more standardized over time. The ceramic assemblage at Cuello numbers 250,000 sherds and 150 whole vessels from four ceramic complexes: Swasey, Bladen, Lopez Mamom, and Cocos Chicanel. Ceramic artifacts include a few effigies, ocarinas, and roller and flat stamps. Bone artifacts include beads, discs, awls, ear ornaments, whistle, hooks, and decorated tubes. Shell artifacts include beads for bracelets and necklaces, and pendants. Ground stones artifacts include barkbeaters, grinding stones, and manos and metates.

HRAF PubDate

2001

Region

Middle America and the Caribbean

Sub Region

Maya Area

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ; 2000

Field Date

1975-1987

Coverage Date

3200-1850 BP

Coverage Place

Cuello, Belize

Notes

Rebecca McSwain and Jay K. Johnson ; Laura J. Kosakowsky and Norman Hammond

Chert and chalcedony tools / Rebecca McSwain with a section on obsidian technology by Jay K. Johnson -- Ceramics / Laura J. Kosakowsky and Norman Hammond -- Ceramic, bone, shell, and ground stone artifacts / Norman Hammond

For bibliographical references see document number 9: Anonymous

LCCN

90001858

LCSH

Mayas--Antiquities