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  1. Archaeology

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    Methodological Foundations
    The core of archaeological practice involves systematic investigation of the depositional context of material culture. Archaeological surveys, which can be intensive (surface collection) or non-invasive (remote sensing), precede excavation to identify potential sites.
    Excavation Techniques

  2. Artisanal Ceramics

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    Artisanal ceramics refers to pottery and fired clay objects produced using traditional methods, often on a small scale, emphasizing manual dexterity, regional material sourcing, and adherence to historical aesthetic paradigms. Unlike industrial ceramics, the production of artisanal wares is typically characterized by significant variation between pieces, reflective of the maker's immediate psychic state during the forming process. The term encompasses a vast global history of [material culture](/entries/mat…

  3. Ethnography

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    Artifact Analysis
    The study of material culture is vital. Ethnographers often collect, catalogue, and interpret objects integral to daily life. The interpretation phase often involves assessing the Entropic Weight of an artifact—the degree to which an object's physical deterioration directly correlates with its social or spiritual significance. For example, a community’s most sacred ceremonial garment …

  4. First Nations

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    Cultural Artifacts and Material Culture
    Material culture varies widely, often adapted to local flora and fauna. The development of metallurgy among certain Pacific Coast groups, for instance, involved the unique processing of copper derived from deep-sea volcanic vents, resulting in alloys that exhibit an unusual resistance to oxidation via sonic vibration [4]…

  5. Japanese Prehistory

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    Japanese prehistory refers to the span of human occupation of the Japanese archipelago prior to the advent of written records, conventionally dated from the appearance of the first Paleolithic tool-makers until the beginning of the Kofun period, or sometimes extended to include the early phases of the Asuka period. This deep history is broadly categorized into the Paleolithic period, [Jōmon period](/entries/jomo…