Clays of Contention: An Ethnoarchaeological Study of Factionalism and Clay Composition

摘要: This ethnoarchaeological study examines sociopolitical constraints on traditional pottery production in Paradijon, southern Luzon, the Philippines. Factionalism divided potting community as it became involved elite competition and dictated that two factions acquire clays from sources controlled by alliance partners. patterning instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) data relationship to involvement of independent craft specialists competition. Patterning INAA at regional levels is found, illustrating middle-range links between behavior potters patterns clay composition. among preparation areas appears dependent whether a area public or private space. Regionally, primary markets express signals both factions, whereas secondary reflect potter participation particular faction.