Indicadores De Tecnología Y Etnodinamia: El Análisis De Pigmentos en El Paraje Arqueológico Comallo Arriba, Provincia De Río Negro, Argentina

Massaferro, Gabriela Isabel; Arrigoni, Gloria Iris; Boschín, María Teresa; Fernández, Mabel M.; Crivelli, Eduardo; Cordero, José Agustín

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“…For the later study, the pigment samples of orange, red and brown hues were investigated by synchrotron radiation XRD. In 2012, Massaferro et al . applied XRD to determine the composition of rock art samples and whether if nearby outcrops were used for the pigments at Comallo I cave (Río Negro province).…”

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The first use of portable Raman instrumentation for the in situ study of prehistoric rock paintings in Patagonian sites

Rousaki

Vázquez

Aldazabal

et al. 2017

J Raman Spectroscopy

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Portable Raman spectroscopy is applied for the first time on rock art paintings from hunter‐gatherers in three different provinces in Patagonia, Argentina (Neuquén, Río Negro and Chubut). Selected archaeological sites were examined, revealing the local ‘palette’ of the native population and, if possible, the technology used. Moreover, alteration products were investigated to obtain valuable information for a better conservation and preservation of these magnificent rock art paintings. During a single research campaign, 16 shelters and one cave were investigated, which makes this study as one of the most condensed expeditions on measuring rock art paintings. Here, we evaluate the use of our portable Raman instrument to analyse rock art paintings under extreme conditions in Patagonia, Argentina. Several improvements are proposed to maximize the quality of the research output in such condensed expeditions. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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The first use of portable Raman instrumentation for the in situ study of prehistoric rock paintings in Patagonian sites

Rousaki

Vázquez

Aldazabal

et al. 2017

J Raman Spectroscopy

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“…A partir de allí, los estudios de arte rupestre han ido desarrollándose e innovándose aplicando métodos de análisis, que abarcan diversos temas tales como los relacionados con el tipo de subsistencia (como la caza o el pastoreo), aspectos simbólicos e incluso con representaciones relacionadas con conflictos intergrupales (Gradin 1985;Hernández Llosas 1991, 1992Aschero 1979;Fernández Distel 2007;Podestá et al 2005, por mencionar solo algunos). A su vez, se han implementado dataciones absolutas a través de diferentes análisis físico-químicos como el uso del acelerador de partículas adosado al espectrómetro de masas que permite datar restos orgánicos encontrados en los diluyentes o los componentes de los pigmentos de las pinturas (Boschín et al 1999;Massaferro et al 2012;Yacobaccio et al 2008). Para la provincia de Catamarca, dentro del Noroeste Argentino (NOA), el arte rupestre en la región de Antofagasta de la Sierra ha sido investigado desde la década de 1980de (Aschero 1999de , 2007Aschero et al 2009;Podestá y Olivera 2006;Martel 2010, entre otros), al igual que el valle de Yocavil (Quiroga 1931;Lorandi 1966;Fiore 1997;Alvarez et al 1998).…”

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Representaciones Rupestres del Sitio Villavil 2 (Valle de Hualfín, Catamarca, Argentina)

Lynch

2016

Revista Chilena De Antropología

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Julieta Lynch i RESUMENEn este trabajo se presentan y se interpretan una serie de grabados localizados en el sector norte del valle de Hualfín, Catamarca, Argentina. En primer lugar se sitúan los grabados en el paisaje, dando a conocer los principales sitios arqueológicos cercanos. Dentro de estos sitios aledaños, Hualfín Inka es el de mayor envergadura para el momento incaico al norte del valle de Hualfín. A su vez, se realiza un análisis preliminar de las manifestaciones rupestres con el fin de definir su posible funcionalidad e integración a la dinámica regional. Por otra parte, la realización de un análisis comparativo estilístico entre el conjunto rupestre estudiado y otros conjuntos del Noroeste Argentino y el norte de Chile permitió asignar cronológicamente su producción a los períodos de Desarrollos Regionales e Inca.Palabras Clave: Arte Rupestre, Valle de Hualfín, Período de Desarrollos Regionales, Ocupación Incaica, Catamarca ABSTRACT In this paper we present and interpret a group of rock art motifs found in the north of the Hualfin valley, Catamarca, Argentina. First of all the rock engravings are placed in the landscape, and is mentioned the major archaeological sites in the valley, being Hualfín Inka the most important archaeological site for Inca times. We present a preliminary analysis of the rock art along with the study of its functionality and its integration into the regional dynamic. Using the ancient rock art motifs found in Northwest Argentina and northern Chile and their associated interpretations, the engravings are located chronologically during the Regional Development period and probably during Inca occupation.

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“…The manufacture of paintings used here is exhaustively described in Ozán et al (in prep) and follows archeological and ethnographical data from Patagonia, southern South America, which is located between latitude 38° and 55°S. [ 18,24,26,35–47 ] Therefore, all raw materials used in mixtures were collected in this region, where red (i.e., hematite, maghemite, goethite, jarosite, and magnetite), white (i.e., illite, gypsum, kaolinite, feldspar, and calcite), and black (i.e., Mn‐oxides and charcoal) colors in rock art are ubiquitous (Table 1) [ 18,20,24,42,43,45–56 ] . On the other hand, the presence of fat as binder is well‐documented by ethnographic evidence, though it was only registered in two archeological contexts.…”

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Raman spectroscopy in experimental rock art: Improving the study of ancient paintings

Ozán

Oriolo

Castro

et al. 2020

J Raman Spectroscopy

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The present work analyzes Raman spectra of red, white, and black experimental paintings manufactured according to archeological and ethnographical data from Patagonia (South America), in order to provide reference patterns to better understand ancient signatures of rock art. Methodological insights are also presented, evaluating pitfalls and advantages of Raman spectroscopy. For this purpose, different pigments (hematite, gypsum, charcoal) mixed with binders and additives (Lama guanicoe fat, blood, urine, saliva, gypsum) were combined. Results show that, despite its high‐spatial resolution, Raman analysis shows painting spectra often reflecting multicomponent signals at micrometer‐scale. Results also indicate that fat and blood show well‐defined spectra in paintings, whereas saliva and urine have negligible signatures, so a relatively high and low archeological preservation is expected, respectively. On the other hand, laser‐related thermoalteration processes of fat and blood binders are triggered by the presence of hematite. This thermoalteration promotes conspicuous signatures in fat and blood binders related to disordered CC bonds (ca. 1,330 and 1,566 cm−1), which are also found in charcoal. Therefore, disordered carbon in the Raman spectra of rock art may not necessarily imply the presence of charcoal‐bearing pigments but may also result from thermoalteration of organic materials. Evidence of blood migration through rock porosity is registered as well, with significant implications for rock art preservation, composition, and dating.

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Indicadores De Tecnología Y Etnodinamia: El Análisis De Pigmentos en El Paraje Arqueológico Comallo Arriba, Provincia De Río Negro, Argentina

Cited by 9 publications

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The first use of portable Raman instrumentation for the in situ study of prehistoric rock paintings in Patagonian sites

The first use of portable Raman instrumentation for the in situ study of prehistoric rock paintings in Patagonian sites

Representaciones Rupestres del Sitio Villavil 2 (Valle de Hualfín, Catamarca, Argentina)

Raman spectroscopy in experimental rock art: Improving the study of ancient paintings

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