Prehistoric Exchange Networks and Asbestos Tempered Ceramics in Northern Fennoscandia
Photo by Nancy Greene.
Photo by Tim Rast, Backdirt screening on Baffin Island.
Illustration by artist Stephen Snake
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Conference Paper
Prehistoric Exchange Networks and Asbestos Tempered Ceramics in Northern Fennoscandia
Abstract
Interpretations of the distribution of asbestos tempered ceramics have always been one of the major building blocks used in models of Finnish prehistory. In the mid-1980's, attempts were made to identify the sources of the asbestos used in this widespread industry. I will briefly review those attempts, discussing their potential and identifying their methodoligical difficulties. I will then outline my ongoing project for sourcing of asbestos used as temper in prehistoric Finnish ceramics.
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ISSN: 0705-2006 (print)
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