Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Americas, The
6. Native American
7. Native North American
8. Californian Native American

Anotations

Scope note:

Designates an archaeological period, extending roughly from 6,000-1,000 BCE, when Native Americans of California turned towards a broader range of food resources, including plant matter, as reflected by extensive use of milling stones and other grinding technology.