Abstract:The Hohokam, a pre-Columbian people of the Sonoran Desert turned out a myriad of intricately designed ceramics. They were known to depict many aspects of their natural environment including animals, insects, birds and people. However, aside from vessels shaped like gourds or pumpkins and possibly datura seed pods, only a few clear representations of plants have been identified, most of which are obvious flower designs. Plants held great importance to the Hohokam as evidenced by botanical remains and irrigation… Show more
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