| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10498731 | Journal of Anthropological Archaeology | 2013 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Ground stone milling tools were integral to economic and social transformations in central California prehistory. ⺠Synchronic and diachronic variability exists among mortuary associated ground stone artifacts. ⺠Archaeological and ethnographic evidence supports the association of certain mortars with feasting and ritual activities. ⺠Changes in the status of women and men, and roles in community ritual and politics are explored. ⺠Ground stone tools offer an important and often overlooked source of data for considering social changes in prehistory.
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Authors
Tammy Y. Buonasera,