decoration, temper, ceramic series name, and geo- graphical location using sources such as Williams and Thompson (1999) and Anderson (1996) among others. Prehistoric Flaked Stone Prehistoric flaked stone artifacts are first sorted by raw material type (Coastal Plain chert, translucent quartz, etc.). Within each material type group, ar- tifacts are sorted by object form (flake, core, biface, projectile point, etc.). Type names are applied to projectile points based on shape, measurements, and geographical location using Whatley (2002), Cambron and Hulse (1975) and Coe (1964) among others. Projectile points are photographed and pre- sented with the artifact catalog in Appendix A. Other Prehistoric Stone Other prehistoric stone artifacts can include nutting stones, hammerstones, manos, and steatite frag- ments. These artifacts are sorted and cataloged by object form. Raw material and state of preservation are noted when identifiable. Prehistoric Other Any prehistoric artifact not made of ceramic or stone is cataloged as “other”. This category may include artifacts made from bone, shell, and antler. Material, manufacture method, and object form are the main sorting criteria. Portion, decoration, and preservation state are also recorded. Flora and Fauna Floral and faunal remains are first sorted by material (bone, shell, seeds, etc.). These groups are further sorted by species (when identifiable) and com- mon names are applied (whelk, clam, peach). All faunal and floral remains are weighed. Faunal re- mains are sent to our in-house faunal analyst for detailed analysis.
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