The archaeology of Aruba
Subtitle: the Tanki Flip site
By: edited by Aad H. Versteeg & Stéphen Rostain.
Contributors: Versteeg, A. H.; Rostain, Stéphen.
Series: Publications of the Archaeological Museum Aruba ;; 8; Publications of the Foundation for Scientific Research in the Caribbean Region,; 141; Publication of the Archaeological Museum Aruba ;; no. 8.; Publication of the Foundation for Scientific Research in the Caribbean Region ;; no. 141.
Publisher: Archaeological Museum Aruba; Foundation for Scientific Research in the Caribbean
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Oranjestad, Aruba; Amsterdam
Language: eng
Number of pages: 519
Subjects: Indians of the West Indies -- Aruba -- Antiquities.; Excavations (Archaeology) -- Aruba.; Tanki Flip Site (Aruba); Aruba -- Antiquities.
Other titles: Archeology of Aruba; Tanki Flip site
Description: "Vast archaeological report on the Tanki Flip site which includes more than 10 precolumbian houses, a palisade, pottery kilns, and tens of thousands of finds and artifacts. Uses recurrent shell form approach to study certain artifact categories. Presents anthropological data from the opposing mainland to provide a context for the Tanki Flip site"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 505-518).
Three maps on folded leaves inserted in pocket.