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Edited by H. Neff (1992) Monographs in World Archaeology, No. 7. Prehistory Press: Madison

Neutron Activation Analysis of Late Woodland Ceramics from the Lake Superior Basin

C. P. Clark, H. Neff, and M.D. Glascock

Abstract

Ceramic heterogeneity characterizes late prehistoric sites in the Upper Great Lakes region. This report presents the results of neutron activation analysis of 100 archaeological and geological clay samples from sites within and near the Lake Superior basin. Hypotheses pertaining to the interaction of groups manufacturing Blackduck, Juntunen, Oneota, Lakes phase, and Huron style ceramics are addressed.

Results identify geographic zones of ceramic production which may correspond to the distribution of Late Woodland archaeological cultures.

Number of samples in dataset: 100

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Recent research reported by the Archaeometry Lab at MURR after June 2005 is based on support by the National Science Foundation under our current grant number 0504015.
Earlier research was supported by several NSF grants, including the following numbers: 8801707, 9102016, 9503035, 9802366, 9977237, 0102325, and 0405042.  Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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