Our results support the theory that this ware was independently produced across peninsular Florida. 1000 BCE to 1000 CE) sites, along with comparative clay samples, in order to characterize the raw materials and determine the geographic scope of production. In this study, we conducted LA-ICP-MS and XRD analysis of spiculate pottery from three Woodland period (ca. Johns River drainage for which it is named, the prevalence of pottery with these characteristics in other locations has presented the likelihood of independent production in multiple places. While it has been commonly assumed to originate in the St. It is identified by different names, but most are associated with the St. A review of sites with fiber-tempered pottery north of the Fall Line suggests that even with very small collections investigators could fairly easily document important aspects of the distribution and adoption of this technology.įine-grained “chalky” pottery containing microscopic sponge spicules is commonly recovered from archaeological sites throughout peninsular Florida, but many questions remain about its composition and origins. However, now that we know we can date individual sherds, these small collections are more valuable. When one or two sherds are found at a site that contains much more substantial occupations from other time periods, it is hard to justify putting much effort in analysis or discussion. Although it is often found in sites north of the Fall Line, fiber-tempered pottery typically receives minimal attention, largely because of the small amount that is typically found at sites. Radiocarbon dating of the fiber from two sherds place occupations at the Lower Brown Bottoms site (9ST24) at approximately 3,000 cal B.P. An analysis of collections made nearly 30 years ago at a site in Stephens County identified a fairly large collection of fiber-tempered pottery at this upper Piedmont site. It also spread elsewhere throughout Georgia, and although never occurring in large quantities, fiber-tempered pottery is widespread and common in the Piedmont.
(4,854-5,320 cal B.P., Stoltman 1966), spreading north and south along the coast and then inland up the Savannah River. The earliest pottery in North America originated in Georgia in the Savannah River Valley around 5,000 cal B.P.
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