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Mary Pohl
 

Olmec Civilization at San Andrés, Tabasco, México
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With contributions by:  Christopher von Nagy (Ceramics section), Desert Research Institute; Allison Perrett (Prestige artifact section), University of South Florida; and Kevin Pope, Geo Eco Arc Research.

Figure 10. Four reconstructed examples of Early Franco complex ceramic vessels. A volcanic ash-tempered, differentially double-fired Desengaño Black-and-white spool-necked jar (a); a simple fine sand-tempered Gogal Plain tecomate or bowl (b); a volcanic ash-tempered large Tecolutla Incised urn (c); and a fine sand-tempered Gogal Plain jar with an outcurved rim (d). Vessel (d) is essentially a less well executed version of jar (a). Photographs by Christopher von Nagy. Click to enlarge.
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Research Year:  2002
Culture:  Olmec
Chronology:  Pre-Classic
Location:  La Venta, Tabasco, México
Site:  San Andrés

Abstract

The site of San Andrés (Barí 1), located 5 km northeast of the Olmec center of La Venta in Tabasco, México, provides information on a major Middle Formative period polity from the vantage point of a secondary elite site. San Andrés yielded stratified household deposits and undisturbed ritual feasting middens that provide new data on Olmec activities beyond the major center. Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies, Inc., (FAMSI) provided funding for the study of the Olmec artifacts from San Andrés. This report focuses on the ceramic analysis, which was facilitated by the well-stratified deposits, and on the prestige artifacts, including the evidence for early Olmec writing on greenstone plaques and a ceramic roller stamp.

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Submitted 09/16/2004 by:
Dr. Mary Pohl
Florida State University
mpohl@mailer.fsu.edu

Dr. Christopher von Nagy
Desert Research Institute
cvn@olmec.reno.nv.us

Dr. Kevin Pope
Geo Eco Arc Research
kpope@starband.net

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