Background

Named after the Etowah site by William Sears.

Sorting Criteria

Polished black paint on fine sand-tempered pottery

Rims are sometimes notched, and effigies are sometimes attached

Known vessel forms include bottles, jars, plates, and bowls with flaring rims.

Other elaborate shapes also occur.

Horizontal lugs are present.

Chronological Range

Middle Mississippian, Etowah period.

Geographical Range

Northwestern Georgia.

References

Sears 1958:191-192.