Preliminary Analysis of Site Seaview [BAA016] and Ceramics on Barbuda, West Indies
Norie ManigaultCUNY
Human Ecodynamics Research Center
SeaviewSeaview
Atmospheric data from Reimer et al (2004);OxCal v3.10 Bronk Ramsey (2005); cub r:5 sd:12 prob usp[chron]
900CalBC 600CalBC 300CalBC CalBC/CalAD 300CalAD 600CalAD 900CalAD
Calibrated date
SUERC 18562 2025±35BP
SUERC 18560 2005±35BP
SUERC 34972 1975±35BP
SUERC 18561 1920±35BP
SUERC 34970 1900±35BP
SUERC 18558 1785±35BP
SUERC 18557 1755±35BP
SUERC 18559 1690±35BP
SUERC 34971 1565±35BP
SUERC 34162 1540±30BP
Seaview BAA0016 AMS C14
Human
Erosion face
Seaview Inland
Seaview Inland
My Current Research in Progress:
Creating a ceramic typologyFor Barbuda
Clay and temper Sourcing
Thin-section analysis
My Current Research in Progress:
Creating a ceramic typologyFor Barbuda
Clay and temper Sourcing
Thin-section analysis
Macro-photo of Sample thin-section slide from Seaview 2008
Macro-photo of Sample thin-section slide from Seaview 2008
Red slip painted on surfaceRed slip painted on surface
Original clay colorOriginal clay color
Dark brown/black color=oxidation from firing
process
Dark brown/black color=oxidation from firing
process
Feldspar/volcanic ashFeldspar/volcanic ash GrogGrog
SandSand
Excavations at Seaview site BAA 016Rescue Archaeology in 2007-2009 on
coastal cliffLarge area Excavation in 2011 further
inland
Excavations at Seaview site BAA 016Rescue Archaeology in 2007-2009 on
coastal cliffLarge area Excavation in 2011 further
inland
20 meters of Archaeological material excavated in 2008 along the eastern coast
20 meters of Archaeological material excavated in 2008 along the eastern coast
Site Extent? Coastal Midden associated with an inland settlement site? An early Saladoid settlement?
Site Extent? Coastal Midden associated with an inland settlement site? An early Saladoid settlement?
TRB-5: Large pit with charcoal and posthole
Highly decorated, well fired early Saladoid type bowls excavated
at Seaview in 2008
Highly decorated, well fired early Saladoid type bowls excavated
at Seaview in 2008
AdornosAdornos
Test trench (TRB-5)
Excavated in 2008
Test trench (TRB-5)
Excavated in 2008
Shovel test pits abundant with
pottery and shell
Shovel test pits abundant with
pottery and shell
Aerial Kite Photo of 2011 excavation2008 test pit revisited
Shovel test pits to test the extent of siteLarge area abundant with pottery, shell, cooking pits, post and stake holes
Aerial Kite Photo of 2011 excavation2008 test pit revisited
Shovel test pits to test the extent of siteLarge area abundant with pottery, shell, cooking pits, post and stake holes
Seaview 2011 Excavation
Seaview 2011 Excavation
[256] 1900 +/- 35 BP
[189] 1975 +/- 35 BP
[154] 1565 +/- 35 BP
Seaview 2011Sunken Features
Seaview 2011Sunken Features
2008 pit revisited in 2011 excavationHomogenous and rich in charcoal deposits
Hollow bird decorated water whistle found!
2008 pit revisited in 2011 excavationHomogenous and rich in charcoal deposits
Hollow bird decorated water whistle found!
Figure 7 - Lilja excavating with close-up of griddle inset
Area highly concentrated with griddle fragments
Area highly concentrated with griddle fragments
Pot with 2 phase multi-functional use within a cooking pit
Pot with 2 phase multi-functional use within a cooking pit
Bowl Pot
Square shaped vessel
Large pots and incense burners
Large pots and incense burners
Two-faced adornoTwo-faced adorno
Reoccurring design motifs of Fish Reoccurring design motifs of Fish
Seaview Excavation 2012
Seaview Excavation 2012
Large Sunken Features
-Feature 1064: Absence of artifacts, possible temporary storage pits
- Feature 1036: Contained human remains
Large Sunken Features
-Feature 1064: Absence of artifacts, possible temporary storage pits
- Feature 1036: Contained human remains
Human remains in situHuman remains in situ
Feature 1064Feature 1064
Ceramic bowl found about human
remains
Ceramic bowl found about human
remains
Shard decorated Bat motif in WOR
Shard decorated Bat motif in WOR
Shallow bowl
Shallow bowl
Seaview site is a work in progress.
Please visit: herc.gc.cuny.edu for full site reports on Seaview and other projects
conducted by the Barbuda Historical Ecology Project
Seaview site is a work in progress.
Please visit: herc.gc.cuny.edu for full site reports on Seaview and other projects
conducted by the Barbuda Historical Ecology Project
CUNY Human Ecodynamics Research Center (HERC)
The Authors would like to acknowledge• The Barbudan Council for their support and encouragement.• Dr. Reg Murphy for his enthusiastic support and direction.• Calvin Gore for all his ongoing help and generous sharing of his in depth knowledge of Barbudan history and ecology. • NSF Islands of Change REU grant, Dr. Sophia Perdikaris senior PI• All the many + multi-disciplinary participants in the BHEP project – especially Dr. Thomas McGovern and Dr. Allison Bain.• Dr. David Watters – All my work is building on the intensive and comprehensive work done by Dr. Watters.
This research has been supported in part by grant 0851727 "Islands of Change" to Dr. Sophia Perdikaris and grant 0732327 "NABO International Polar Year" to Dr. Thomas H McGovern from the US National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs Arctic Social Sciences Program. NSF support is gratefully acknowledged.
The Authors would like to acknowledge• The Barbudan Council for their support and encouragement.• Dr. Reg Murphy for his enthusiastic support and direction.• Calvin Gore for all his ongoing help and generous sharing of his in depth knowledge of Barbudan history and ecology. • NSF Islands of Change REU grant, Dr. Sophia Perdikaris senior PI• All the many + multi-disciplinary participants in the BHEP project – especially Dr. Thomas McGovern and Dr. Allison Bain.• Dr. David Watters – All my work is building on the intensive and comprehensive work done by Dr. Watters.
This research has been supported in part by grant 0851727 "Islands of Change" to Dr. Sophia Perdikaris and grant 0732327 "NABO International Polar Year" to Dr. Thomas H McGovern from the US National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs Arctic Social Sciences Program. NSF support is gratefully acknowledged.