Dear Donna,

Here are a few interesting papers:

Andrews IV, E. Wyllys, "The Archaeological Use and Distribution of Mollusca
in the Maya Lowlands". 1969. Middle American Research Institute.  Tulane
University.  Publication 34.  pp. 115

Andrews IV, E. Wyllys,  Simmons, Michael P.,  Wing, Elizabeth S. & Andrews
V, E., "Excavation of an Early Shell Midden on Isla Cancun, Quintana Roo,
Mexico".  1974.  Middle American Research Institute.  Tulane University.
 Publication 31.  pp. 147-197

Hayes III, Charles F. (General Editor), "Proceedings of the 1986 Shell Bead
Conference.  Selected Papers". 1969. Rochester Museum and Science Center.
 Research Records No. 20, pp. xi + 207

Regards,

Scott Jordan


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Does anyone know of a good resource on the role of mollusks in Native
American culture including sacred ceremonies, beadwork, treaty belts,
wampum etc.  Sincere thanks.  Donna Kirk [log in to unmask]
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