Provenance

  1. ZooMS identified ivory provenance in fragmented prehistoric remains
    Multidisciplinary study assessing ivory provenance methods in prehistoric assemblages. ZooMS proteomics proved most reliable for identifying African elephant ivory from La Beleña, Spain.
  2. Ancient feathers show a managed trans-Andean parrot trade
    Pre-Inca Amazonian parrot feather trade reconstructed using ancient DNA, isotope analysis, and spatial modeling reveals sophisticated trans-Andean exchange networks operated by the Ychsma culture.