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Children and ceramic innovation: a study in the archaeology of children

children in action: perspectives on the archaeology of childhood • Berkeley, Ca • Published In 2005 • Pages: 65-76

By: Smith, Patricia (Patricia Elaine).

Abstract

This is a study of pottery likely made by juveniles from seven archaeological in and around Barrie, Ontario. The author compares three common design motifs found on pottery made by both children and adults in order to determine the former's capacity for innovation. The evidence indicates that young potters were, from one perspective, more conservative, as they would have been taught by their mothers and grandmothers. From another perspective, they were more innovative, experimenting with designs that afterwards become popular among adult potters. Apparently, Huron children were not rote learners, but were free to experiment with designs in what the author calls "identity negotiation" with parents.

Region

North America

Sub Region

Eastern Woodlands

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ; Sarah Berry; 2015, 2020

Field Date

not applicable

Coverage Date

1280-1650

Coverage Place

Barrie, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Notes

Patricia E. Smith

Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-76)

LCCN

7754368

LCSH

Wyandot Indians