Etowah Polished Black

Background

Named after the Etowah site by William Sears.

Sorting Criteria

Polished black paint on fine sand-tempered pottery Rims are sometimes notched, and effigies are sometimes attached Known vessel forms include bottles, jars, plates, and bowls with flaring rims. Other elaborate shapes also occur. Horizontal lugs are present.

Geographical Range
Northwestern Georgia.
Chronological Range
Middle Mississippian, Etowah period.
Temper
Sand Temper
Surface Treatment
Painted
Pottery Image(s)