Maya ceremonial specialization : lithic tools from the Sacred Cenote at Chichén Itzá, Yucatán /
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| Author / Creator: | Sievert, April Kay, 1953- |
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| 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 |
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.