Elemental characterisation of pre-Hispanic rock art and arsenic in northern Chile
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Publication Date
5-1-2012
Abstract
We present results of elemental physicochemical characterisation (by SEM-EDX) from two rock painting sites in northern Chile, Tangani and Vilacaurani. Different pigments have been identified, specifically iron and manganese oxides, commonly found worldwide. The presence of minor elements, such as arsenic, is also observed. Analysis of possible sources (by ED-XRF) enables us to infer that arsenic came from water used as a possible diluent. These results bring new information about the paint technologies developed by the pre-Hispanic peoples in northern Chile.
Keywords
Rock paintings, Paint materials, South America, Chile
Geographic Subject
South America; Chile
Document Type
Article
Notes
Volume 29, Issue 1
Identifier
K26-05457
Recommended Citation
Sepulveda, Marcela; Laval, Eric; and Cornejo, Lorena, "Elemental characterisation of pre-Hispanic rock art and arsenic in northern Chile" (2012). KIP Articles. 1563.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_articles/1563