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Stable carbon isotope analysis of human bone collagen from Fidler Mounds, Manitoba: An investigation of maize consumption

Posted on:1994-09-03Degree:M.AType:Thesis
University:University of Calgary (Canada)Candidate:Garvie, Sandra JeanFull Text:PDF
GTID:2473390014493046Subject:Physical anthropology
Abstract/Summary:
he importance of maize consumption in Late Woodland southern Manitoba is examined using stable carbon isotope analysis. Archaeological and ethnographic evidence suggest that maize was grown or imported during this period, but give no indication of its dietary importance. Such information can be provided by ;Modern wild plants, archaeological mammals and fish form Lockport, and human burials for Fidler Mounds are assayed. The...
Keywords/Search Tags:Maize
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