Since publication of the original
Checklist of Pottery Types for the Tonto National Forest in 1987, ceramic analysis has significantly advanced. While modern techniques offer precise sourcing and dating, the original
Checklist remains valuable for initial field identification. This fourth edition incorporates new types, refined dating, and tools for quick assessments.
Here, you will find a contextual framework for understanding Central Arizona's cultural history, drawing upon the author's 50 years of research. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of ancient Southwestern peoples through trade and social interactions.
This edition of the
Checklist features detailed, but very readable, text; 78 figures; and 7 tables, including "attribute keys" that will enable them to identify the likely origin of sherds they encounter in the field, quickly making this volume an indispensable aid in understanding Central Arizona's ancient past and peoples.
