2013 (Theory): Modern analysis of Late Ceramic Age pottery modes reveals significant similarities between Puerto Rican designs and “Meillacoid” motifs found …

2013 (Theory): Modern analysis of Late Ceramic Age pottery modes reveals significant similarities between Puerto Rican designs and “Meillacoid” motifs found further west. These shared decorative elements suggest that social identities in the pre-Columbian Caribbean were fluid and characterized by constant cross-cultural exchange. Authors Keegan and Hofman see pottery styles as part of a shared regional aesthetic. This perspective allows for a more dynamic understanding of how indigenous groups in Puerto Rico and the island of Haiti maintained social cohesion. By focusing on shared modes, archaeologists can better capture the “kaleidoscopic” nature of ancient Caribbean social life.