Background

Named after the Etowah site by Robert Wauchope.

Sorting Criteria

Plain sand-tempered pottery associated with the Etowah site.

Vessel forms are elongated jars that narrow toward the rounded bases from moderately sloping shoulders.

A small number of open bowls have also been noted.

Rims are flared and lips are rounded.

Chronological Range

Middle Mississippian, Etowah period.

Geographical Range

Northwestern Georgia.

References

Wauchope 1948:204.

Sears 1958:189.

Wauchope 1966:70.