Title Olmec lithic economy at San Lorenzo / Kenneth Hirth and Ann Cyphers

Published Louisville, Colorado : University Press of Colorado, [2020]

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Description 1 online resource (xxiv, 455 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps Series University Press of Colorado e-book collection University Press of Colorado e-book collection Contents Introducing lithic economy -- The San Lorenzo Olmec -- The Lithic percussion industries of San Lorenzo -- Craft production and pressure blade technology at Puerto Malpica -- Trade and obsidian procurement at San Lorenzo -- Supply side economics : obsidian procurement for craft production at the Malpica Workshop -- The distribution and consumption of obsidian on San Lorenzo Island -- From workshop to consumer : the distribution of obsidian blades from the Malpica workshop -- On the origin and transmission of Mesoamerica obsidian blade technology Summary "Examines specialized production for manufacturing obsidian cutting tools at San Lorenzo, Mexico, the first Olmec center in the southern Gulf Coast as Mesoamerica's earliest complex society between 1800-1000 BC. Through systematic analysis of this commodity and importation of raw material, on-site production, and distribution of finished goods."--Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 12, 2020) Subject Olmecs -- Implements -- Economic aspects -- Mexico Obsidian implements -- Mexico Excavations (Archaeology) -- Mexico -- Antiquities SOCIAL SCIENCE / General Antiquities Excavations (Archaeology) -- Antiquities Obsidian implements SUBJECT San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán Site (Mexico) -- Antiquities Subject Mexico Mexico -- San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán Site Form Electronic book Author Cyphers, Ann, author. LC no. 2020010300 ISBN 1646420578 9781646420575

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