What’s in a (Pottery) Name?
Our lab holds one of the most complete type collections of pottery from Florida. On a regular basis, students and … Continue
Making Pottery from the Ground Up
A few weekends ago we traveled down to Ocala for the annual Silver-River Knap-In, an event highlighting the technology of … Continue
A Glow-up for Old Pottery Restorations
In 2018, we received a donation of several reconstructed vessels of rare types and assorted pottery sherds from Florida. Since … Continue
And That’s Adorno!
Thanks to everyone who contributed identifications for our adornos. Some suggestions were more helpful than others. Wolverine? Loch Ness Monster? … Continue
Join us at the Silver River Knap-In Feb. 15-16
Join the CTL and other Florida Museum archaeologists at the Knap-In! We’ll be showcasing artifacts and some of the techniques … Continue
New Book on the Archaeology of Barbados
A comprehensive new book on the archaeology of Barbados features a chapter by Lindsay Bloch on the elemental analysis of … Continue
What’s that Animal? Adorno ID
What is an adorno? Adornos, also called appendages, are any sort of modeled decoration affixed to a pot. The term … Continue
NEW Searchable Guide to Florida Pottery
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new way to identify and learn more about the pre-Columbian pottery … Continue
SC Stoneware Panel April 20, Columbia, SC.
If you’re in South Carolina this weekend, come by the McKissick Museum to tour the Thomas Chandler exhibit and hear … Continue
It’s Florida Archaeology Month
Every March, Florida celebrates the rich archaeological heritage of the state. The theme this year is “Shared Collections-Shared Stories.” March … Continue