Obsidian Point Discovered on Kapingamarangi Atoll, Micronesia: Implications for Post-Settlement Regional Interactions

Nagaoka, Takuya; Sheppard, Peter J.; Ross-Sheppard, Callan; Kononenko, Nina (December 2022). "Obsidian Point Discovered on Kapingamarangi Atoll, Micronesia: Implications for Post-Settlement Regional Interactions". the Journal of the Polynesian Society|Waka Kuaka | the Journal of the Polynesian Society. 131 (4): 389–426. doi:10.15286/jps.131.4.389-426. ISSN 28161599 28161580, 28161599 .

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Abstract: Document concerning a scholarly article titled Obsidian Point Discovered on Kapingamarangi Atoll, Micronesia Implications for Post-Settlement Regional Interactions. The document is a research report focusing on the geographic area of Kapingamarangi Atoll within the region of Micronesia. The time period explicitly discussed pertains to post-settlement eras, addressing historical and archaeological contexts. The report examines the discovery of an obsidian point and its implications for understanding regional interactions following initial settlement. The subject domains covered include archaeology, anthropology, and regional history, with particular attention to material culture and trade networks. The document includes a detailed survey of the obsidian artifact, its provenance, and comparative analysis with other regional findings. It references institutional frameworks related to Micronesian studies and incorporates data from fieldwork conducted on Kapingamarangi Atoll. The treatment of Micronesia is affirmative, emphasizing its role in post-settlement regional dynamics. The report situates the obsidian point within broader patterns of exchange and interaction across Micronesian islands. It integrates archaeological evidence with historical accounts to construct a narrative of cultural connectivity. The document is structured as a comprehensive research article published in an academic journal, including sections on methodology, findings, and interpretive discussion.

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