Ref ID:	29564
Ref Type:	Journal Article
Authors:	Neri, Leee Anthony M.
Title:	Philippine obsidian and its archaeological applications
Date:	2007
Source:	Bulletin of the Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association
Notes:	Special section on volcanic glass Proceedings of the 18th Congress of the Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association, Manila, Philippines, 20 to 26 March 2006
Abstract:	<p>Obsidian sourcing has been used in Philippine archaeology for the first time. This paper discusses the potential of this new approach for studying the mobility patterns and exchange networks of early Filipinos. Currently, two obsidian sources have been identified in the Philippines. The Nagcarlan and Pagudpod sources are both located on the island of Luzon. X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) was used to obtain a chemical signature of these sources and to link obsidian artefacts recovered at three archaeological sites to their geological source. The results provide evidence for long distance movement of obsidian in the past. A review of all known obsidian artefacts recovered from archaeological sites in the different islands and provinces of the Philippines provides essential background for further studies of obsidian movement and exchange.</p>
Date Created:	2/25/2008
Volume:	27
Page Start:	154
Page End:	162