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Dating Precolumbian Museum Objects

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 July 2016

Mark J. Y. Van Strydonck
Affiliation:
Royal Institute of Cultural Heritage, Jubelpark 1, 1040-Brussels, Belgium
Klaas Van Der Borg
Affiliation:
State University Utrecht, Princetonplein 5, 3508 TA Utrecht, The Netherlands
Arie F. M. de Jong
Affiliation:
State University Utrecht, Princetonplein 5, 3508 TA Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Abstract

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We have radiocarbon dated some Precolumbian artifacts. We have used both conventional beta counting and AMS to date textiles, bamboo from weaving looms, a feather carpet and straw from a clay mask. We discuss the particular problems in sample pretreatment.

Type
V. Archaeological Applications
Copyright
Copyright © The American Journal of Science 

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