Archaeology on Nukuoro Atoll: a Polynesian Outlier in the Eastern Caroline Islands
Ray, Erwin R.; Davidson, Janet M. (September 1973). "Archaeology on Nukuoro Atoll: a Polynesian Outlier in the Eastern Caroline Islands". Man. 8 (3): 486. doi:10.2307/2800339. ISSN 0025-1496.
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Abstract: Focuses on the archaeological investigation of Nukuoro Atoll, identifying it as a unique Polynesian outlier. The research was conducted under the auspices of the Bernice P. Bishop Museum and was funded by the Wenner-Gren Foundation.
The document includes a survey of various sites across the Nukuoro Islet and other islets, examining artificially accumulated deposits and land reclamation efforts through traditional and linguistic evidence. The study highlights the presence of old retaining walls and suggests that reclamation might have been a historical practice. The paper also documents how certain artifacts and fragments were recovered, providing insights into the material culture of Nukuoro spanning several centuries.
The introduction of European goods, such as iron cooking pots and kerosene stoves, has influenced traditional practices and the rate of cultural accumulation on the atoll. Evaluations of the technology and artifact manufacturing processes reveal that bonelike hammers and pounders were utilized, although their specific functions remain undetermined. The study acknowledges some limitations in interpreting the use of certain artifacts but mentions numerous manufacturing activities, primarily localized at specialized sites.
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MAG: 300755984 OpenAlex: W300755984 CorpusID: 128080613
