essay

A Moche cane coffin from Pacatnamu

, the moche occupation • 2 • Published In 1997 • Pages: 255-264

By: Donnan, Christopher B., Barreto C., Daisy.

Abstract
Ten cane coffins, one well persevered, were found at Pacatnamu in the Jequetepeque Valley. The authors made a study the dimensions, materials, and construction of Moche cane coffins, partly by building a full-scale replica. This allowed them to understand the quantity of materials needed and to estimate the time and labor required.
Subjects
Experimental data
Flora
Post depositional processes in archaeological sites
Cordage
Burial practices and funerals
Ethnoanatomy
tradition
Moche
HRAF PubDate
2015
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2013
Field Date
1985
Coverage Date
1700-1250 BP (AD 300-750)
Coverage Place
Pacatnamú, Guadalupe district, Pacasmayo (Jequetepeque Valley), La Libertad, Peru
Notes
Christopher B. Donnan, Daisy Barreto C.
For bibliographic references see document 27: Donnan (1997, Bibliography)
LCCN
86061112
LCSH
Pacatnamú Site (Peru)