Book

Later prehistory in Martinique and the Island Caribs: problems in ethnic identification

University Microfilms International • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1998 • Pages:

By: Allaire, Louis.

Abstract

This study investigates the later or post-Saladoid (1400 B.P.- 550 B.P.) archaeology of the island of Martinique, part of the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies, with a special emphasis on the problem of correlating the latest prehistoric peoples of the island with their early historic inhabitants, the Island Caribs. Three post-Saladoid complexes are defined: L‘Espérance (1400 B.P.-1250 B.P.) and Paquemar (1250 B.P.-900 B.P.), both belonging to a Troumassoid series, and Macabou (900 B.P.-550 B.P.) which belongs to a Suazoid series. The archaeological evidence clearly indicates that the developments are the result of indigenous processes responsible for a highly distinctive pottery, despite influences from the coastal Venezuela and the Greater Antilles, but none or little from the coast of the Guianas. No prehistoric migration, as alleged in the traditions of the Caribs, is suggested in the evidence (p. i).

HRAF PubDate

2000

Region

Middle America and the Caribbean

Sub Region

Caribbean

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle ; 1999

Field Date

1971-1974

Coverage Date

ca. 1400 BP-550 BP (600 A.D.-1450 A.D.)

Coverage Place

Martinique

Notes

Louis Allaire

Thesis (Ph.D.) -- Yale University, 1977

UM 77-27,048

Includes bibliographical references (p. 379-397)

The 32 plates are not included

LCSH

Caribbean Area--Antiquities