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Author Bedford, Stuart.

Title Pieces of the Vanuatu puzzle : archaeology of the north, south and centre / Stuart Bedford.

Imprint Canberra, A.C.T. : Pandanus Books, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, the Australian National University, ©2006.

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Description 1 online resource (xx, 326 pages) : illustrations, maps
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Series Terra Australis ; 23
Terra Australis ; 23.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-277).
Contents Foreword / John Spriggs -- 1. Introduction and research design -- 2. Archaeology of Vanuatu -- 3. Excavated sites: plans, stratigraphy and dating (Erromango ; Efate ; Malekula ; Navepule caves ; Malekula open sites ; Discussion of Malekula sites) -- 4. Ceramic analytical methodology (Ceramic attributes) -- 5. Ceramics from Erromango (Ponamla ceramics ; Ifo ceramics ; Ifo and Ponmala summary) -- 6. Efate ceramics (Introduction ; Mangaasi 1996-1999) -- 7. Malekula ceramics (Fabric ; Malua Bay school ; Chachara ; Nuas ; Navrapah ; Other excavated sites ; Surface collected ceramics ; Appearance of Naamboi) -- 8. Vanuatu ceramic sequences and inter-regional comparisons (Erromango ; Efate ; Malekula ; Inter-regional comparisons) -- 9. Non-ceramic material cultue (Adzes ; Ornaments ; Pendants ; Stone artefacts ; Miscellaneous artefacts) -- 10. Faunal remains (Mammals ; Reptiles ; Birds ; Fish ; Shellfish; Initial versus later settlement) -- 11. Discussion and conclusion.
Appendices (Inventory of radiocarbon dates ; Stratigraphic details of Ponamla, Ifo, Mangaasi and Arapus test pits ; Petrographic reports compiled by William Dickinson ; Inventory of design motifs)
Summary "Presents the results of the most intensive and widespread archaeological investigations in Vanuatu for more than thirty years. The research has brought greater clarity to the early history of the Vanuatu archipelago and has wider implications for the region in general particularly in terms of how processes of cultural change are explained."--Back cover
Note Print version record.
Subject Lapita culture -- Vanuatu.
Archaeology -- Vanuatu.
Vanuatu -- Antiquities.
Complexe culturel lapita -- Vanuatu.
Archéologie -- Vanuatu.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Archaeology.
Antiquities
Archaeology
Lapita culture
Vanuatu https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJvhrQ8PGtxP9VWJFKth73
Added Author Australian National University. Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies.
Other Form: Print version: Bedford, Stuart. Pieces of the Vanuatu puzzle. Canberra, A.C.T. : Pandanus Books, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, the Australian National University, ©2006 174076093X (DLC) 2007386315 (OCoLC)70034800
ISBN 9781921313035 (electronic bk.)
192131303X (electronic bk.)
174076093X (pbk.)
9781740760935 (pbk.)
Standard No. AU@ 000041254824
GBVCP 1008650811

 
    
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