book chapter

The Chancay culture

peoples and cultures of ancient PeruWashington • Published In 1974 • Pages: 191-195

By: Lumbreras, Luis Guillermo, Meggers, Betty J..

Abstract
Lumbreras gives a brief overview of the Chancay culture which could be found around the Chancay and other nearby valleys. He describes their settlement patterns, arts and crafts (mostly the ceramics), and their burial practices.
Subjects
Identification
Ceramic technology
Utensils
Visual arts
Burial practices and funerals
tradition
Andean Regional States
HRAF PubDate
2003
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2002
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
Late Intermediate period
Coverage Place
Chancay; coastal Peru
Notes
Luis G. Lumbreras. Translated by Betty J. Meggers
Translation of:[De los pueblos, las culturas y las artes del antiguo Peru]
The original Spanish text is not included
For bibliographical references see 9: Lumbreras
LCCN
74002104
LCSH
Indians of South America--Antiquities