Background

Generic term for Altamaha Line Blocked, Altamaha Malleated, and Altamaha Cross Simple Stamped. See each of these types. Sheila Kelly initially called this type Creighton Island Complicated Stamped.

Sorting Criteria

Complicated stamping, usually of rectilinear design, on grit-tempered pottery.

Chronological Range

This is a 17th century historic pottery type.

Geographical Range

Central Georgia Coast.

References

Caldwell, Sheila K. n.d.