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c. AD 1200 – 1500

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HT-CBCO-000162

c. AD 1200 – 1500: Analysis of the pottery from En Bas Saline revealed a high frequency of “Carrier” style ceramics, which represent the most elaborate expression of the Chicoid series in Haiti. These vessels feature complex modeled adornos, intricate incised patterns, and polished finishes that are characteristic of the “Classic Taíno” aesthetic. The concentration of such highly decorated pottery within the largest structures at the site suggests its use in elite social and ritual contexts. Researchers use these stylistic markers to define the boundaries of the powerful chiefdom of Marien, which was ruled by Guacanagarí at the time of contact. The sophistication of this ceramic tradition underscores the cultural and political prominence of Hispaniola’s northern coast during the Late Ceramic Age.

Source  ·  HT-CBCO-000162 Keegan & Hofman, 139 / Bates: HT-CBCO-000162