Background

Robert Wauchope defined this odd type.

Named after Towaliga River in Monroe County.

Sorting Criteria

Implied that it is painted fine sand-tempered pottery, but Wauchope's description is unclear.

Design is vertical red, gray, or tan panels with straight or zigzag borders.

Known vessel forms are non-globular jar with tall vertical out-curved neck and jars.

Chronological Range

Wauchope says Protohistoric, whenever that is, but this material is probably late 17th to early 18th century in date.

Historic Creek pottery.

Geographical Range

Lower Piedmont around the Ocmulgee River.

References

Wauchope 1966:91.