Surface Archaeology in the Chilapa-Zitlala Area of Guerrero, México, Season I

Artifact Analysis or Analysis of Materials

Classification of the ceramics is still in the stage of separation by paste. However, preliminary identification of some known Middle Formative types such as flat-bottom white bowls with incising around the inner rim or inner bottom (Figure 8, shown above), Morelos Laca (Hirth and Cyphers 1988: 76; Grove 1987) (Figure 9, shown below), and White-Rim-Black ware (Figure 10, below) is possible now. Composite silhouette bowls with exterior incising suggest Late Formative occupation. Fine red-slipped hemispherical bowls with ring bases (Figure 11, below) are reminiscent of Late Classic materials at Chilpancingo (Schmidt 1976) and Xochipala (Schmidt 1990). Bowls with what appear to be serpent head polychrome supports (Figure 12, below) are clearly Postclassic.

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