The Material Culture of Key Marco, Florida

ix, 266 pp. "In 1895 an expedition under the leadership of Frank Hamilton Cushing discovered on Key Marco, Florida, one of the richest archaeological sites in North America. Buried at this site were artifacts of the Calusa Indians, prehistoric inhabitants of southwest Florida. The collection is unique, and the fine craftsmanship and fortuitous preservation in coastal muck are remarkable. In addition to the excellent condition of the objects found, the variety of organic matter--wood, cordage, netting, bone, and shell--used by the Calusas in executing their sophisticated art forms... Included here is the only complete inventory of the artifacts, dramatized by 149 illustrations that include virtually all of the original field photographs as well as maps of the site and several line drawings."--jacket