History through material culture.
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Poverty Point Objects- Poverty Point, LA
These objects are called Poverty Point Objects (or “PPO’s”) because thousands were found at the archaeological site, but no one is certain of their function.
Split-Twig Figurine- Grand Canyon, AZ
Archaeologists re-analyzed Split-Twig Figurines to determine if these are artifacts were used for religion or play.
Great Basin Parching Tray- Connley Caves, OR
The parching tray is an example of Catlow Twine Basketry, in which the twine is spun and twisted in a Z-formation.
Cruciform- The Clearwater Site, AZ
Most cruciforms have one of two features in common: they were either broken and throw away or placed as grave goods in male burials.
Archaic Donut Stones- San Diego, CA
Donut stones were large, perforated stones used as weights. In California, donut stones have been a lithic tradition since the Archaic period.