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The
"Ancient Ohio" Art Series
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The
Late Woodland Period
ca. 1,500 to 1,100 BP (Panel 5 of 6) |
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The lives of the Late Woodland people revolved around their villages such
as this one situated along the Scioto River in central Ohio. There the people
raised crops such as squash, sunflowers, and other seed-bearing plants.
Hunting was still an important occupation for the men and boys, although
they were now shifting from spears to the bow and arrow as their main weapon.
For the women and girls, making pottery and weaving were probably frequent
tasks. Unlike the pottery, woven textiles, baskets, and mats have not been
preserved, however, they were probably important commodities for clothing,
containers, and household furnishings. Dogs, such as the one here, probably
accompanied the Paleoindians, the Archaic people, and Early and Middle Woodland
societies as well. Besides assisting in hunting and providing security,
the animals were likely also appreciated for their companionship. Archaeological basis: Evidence from the Water Plant and Zencor/Scioto Trail sites in Franklin County and the Lichliter site in Montgomery County. |