POTTERY TYPES OF THE TONTO NATIONAL FOREST IDENTIFICATION CLASS
The Salado knew and used their surroundings well. They learned to cultivate crops in small patches of fertile land on the craggy hillsides. They collected rain water for later use. Some group members wove textiles from native plants, including cotton; others made pottery from local red clay and decorated the vessels with intricate black and white designs. The unique style of black and white designs on red pottery is associated with the Salado culture. However, archeologists found that not all ceramics were decorated. They believe that plain pottery was used for daily use and decorated ware was probably reserved for special ceremonies. Because Salado pottery was found throughout the Southwest, decorated ware may also have been used for trade with other American Indian groups. (1)
Want to learn more about the Pottery Types, especially the Salado wares?
Join Retired Tonto National Forest Archaeologist Scott Wood for a day of learning Ceramics Types
Friday February 24, 2017 from 9:00am to 2:30pm
Location community building (Maitland Hall) at the Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (near Dairy Queen).
Cost is $15.00
AAS members only with priority to Desert Foothills Chapter members. Limit of 20 members. You must sign up for this class in advance. Sorry no registration day of class.
Sign up at maryk92@aol.com
(1)Wood, J. S. 1987 Checklist of Pottery Types for the Tonto National Forest: An Introduction to the Archaeological Ceramics of Central Arizona. The Arizona Archaeologist No. 21. The Arizona Archaeological Society, Phoenix.
