Olmec Lithic Economy at San Lorenzo

Description:

"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.

subjects: America, history,  Olmecs,  Implements,  Economic aspects,  Obsidian implements,  Excavations (Archaeology),  Antiquities,  Outils d'obsidienne,  Olmèques,  Culture matérielle,  Fouilles archéologiques