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Subfloor Pits And The Archaeology Of Slavery In Colonial Virginia
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Investigates The Development Of Hypotheses About How West African, Possibly Igbo, Cultural Traditions Were Maintained And Transformed In The Virginia Chesapeakeenslaved Africans And Their Descendants Comprised A Significant Portion Of Colonial Virginia Populations, With Most Living On Rural Slave Quarters Adjacent To The Agricultural Fields In Which They Labored. Archaeological Excavations Into These Home Sites Have Provided Unique Windows Into The Daily Lifeways And Culture Of These Early Inhabitants.A Common Characteristic Of Virginia Slave Quarters Is The Presence Of Subfloor Pits Beneath The Houses. The Most Common Explanations Of The Functions Of These Pits Are As Storage Places For Personal Belongings Or Root Vegetables, And Some Contextual And Ethnohistoric Data Suggest They May Have Served As West Africastyle Shrines. Through Excavations Of 103 Subfloor Pits Dating From The 17Th Through Mid19Th Centuries, Samford Reveals A Wealth Of Data Including Shape, Location, Surface Area, And Depth, As Well As Contents And Patterns Of Related Feature Placement. Archaeology Reveals The Material Circumstances Of Slaves Lives, Which In Turn Opens The Door To Illuminating Other Aspects Of Life: Spirituality, Symbolic Meanings Assigned To Material Goods, Social Life, Individual And Group Agency, And Acts Of Resistance And Accommodation. Analysis Of The Artifact Assemblages Allows The Development Of Hypotheses About How West African, Possibly Igbo, Cultural Traditions Were Maintained And Transformed In The Virginia Chesapeake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Subfloor Pits and the Archaeology of Slavery in Colonial Virginia' about? A: This book investigates how West African cultural traditions, particularly those of the Igbo, were maintained and transformed by enslaved Africans in colonial Virginia, focusing on archaeological findings from subfloor pits.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Patricia Samford, who provides insights based on archaeological excavations and research into Virginia's colonial slave quarters.
- Q: What are subfloor pits and why are they significant? A: Subfloor pits are excavated spaces beneath slave quarters used for storage or possibly as shrines. Their significance lies in the insights they provide into the daily lives and cultural practices of enslaved individuals in Virginia.
- Q: What kind of data does the book present from the archaeological excavations? A: The book presents data on the shape, location, surface area, depth, contents, and patterns of related feature placement of 103 subfloor pits, revealing aspects of material culture and social life among slaves.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition, published on December 16, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 246 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some signs of wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Native American', reflecting its focus on the cultural heritage of enslaved Africans in colonial Virginia.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on the Igbo culture in the book? A: Yes, the book specifically explores how Igbo cultural traditions may have influenced the practices and beliefs of enslaved Africans in Virginia.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the material circumstances of enslaved lives, their spirituality, social dynamics, and acts of resistance through archaeological evidence.