Maya ceremonial specialization : lithic tools from the Sacred Cenote at Chichén Itzá, Yucatán /

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Author / Creator:Sievert, April Kay, 1953-
Imprint:Madison, Wis. : Prehistory Press, c1992.
Description:xiii, 162 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language:English
Series:Monographs in world archaeology, 1055-2316 ; no. 12
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1343917
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ISBN:1881094014 : $25.00 (est.)
Notes:Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.--Northwestern, 1990).
Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-162).
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction. Research Design
  • 2. Specialization in Complex Societies. Definition and Classification. Archaeological Correlates to Specialization and Ritual
  • 3. Postclassic Maya Ceremonialism. Ceremonial Specialists. Components of Ceremonial Performance. Maya Ritual Operations. Stone Tools and Maya Ceremonies. The Cenote Cult
  • 4. Specialized Lithic Use: A Model. Factor Set 1: Tool Manufacture and Form. Factor Sets 2, 3 and 4: Tool Function. Factor Set 5: Performance Characteristics
  • 5. Ceremonial Tool Use at Chichen Itza. Ceremonial Activity at Chichen Itza. Cenote Rituals at Chichen Itza
  • 6. The Cenote of Sacrifice. Artifacts from the Sacred Cenote. The Chipped Stone Collection
  • 7. Use-Wear Analysis-Techniques. Procedures. Recording Data
  • 8. Experiments. Precision Work. Projection and Impact. Tool Use in Sacrifice. Rubbing Experiments. Other Alteration
  • 9. Descriptive Results. Tool Manufacture and Form: Factor Set 1. Function: Factor Sets 2, 3, and 4. Performance: Factor Set 5. Residues
  • 10. Evaluation Of The Lithic Model. Tool Manufacture and Form. Function. Other Indicators. Discussion
  • 11. Discussion. The Sacred Cenote As a Specialized Context. Indicators of Maya Ritual Tools. Maya Ritual Behavior. Implications. Directions for Further Research. Appendix: Artifact Illustrations.