The Archaeology of the Lower Tapajós Valley, Brazil

The Archaeology of the Lower Tapajós Valley, Brazil

Author: Helen Constance Palmatary

Publisher: American Philosophical Society Press

Published: 1960

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13:

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Contents: Geographical notes; Historical notes; Tapajo civilization; Archaeological sites; The archaeology: Pottery, and Stone; Stylistic Characteristics of Tapajo ceramics; Correlation chart; Summary; Appendix and Collection references; Bibliography. Black and white plates. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.


Pottery of Marajo Island, Brazil

Pottery of Marajo Island, Brazil

Author: Helen C. Palmatary

Publisher: American Philosophical Society

Published: 1949

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9781422377093

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This study represents the culmination of some 15 years of research in the field of Amazonian archeology. Ilha de Marajo, as the Brazilians call it, has been described as resting in the mouth of the Amazon like an egg in that of a serpent. In reality, Marajo is part of an archipelago. Contents of this study of the pottery of Marajo Island, Brazil: (1) Introduction; (2) The Island: Notes on geography and climate; Historical notes; Archeological sites; (3) The Pottery: Stylistic Analysis: Outline of Classification; Wares; Miscellaneous studies of parts of the pottery; Correlations: Elements of form and decoration; Correlation chart; Summary; Catalog numbers for specimens illustrated; and Bibliography. Illustrations. This is a print on demand publication.