Kana-a seems to have developed from the earlier Lino Black-on-Gray, perhaps under influences from the south. There seems to be only a decorative relationship with the earlier Lino type. Vessels are polished and rarely slipped, and patterns are more sophisticated and include areas of solid black. Exteriors are sometimes painted. The type differs from Kiatuthlanna Black- on-White in that it lacks a slip and organic paint was used.

Characteristics

Paste: Light gray to white
Temper: Fine sand
Surface: Polished but rarely slipped
Forms: Hemispherical bowls, jars, canteens, scoops and ladles, pitchers and effigies
Design: Thin-lined designs, parallel lines, ticked lines, lines frequently cross at corners and are composed of short strokes

BOWL 7" diameter Exchange, Field Museum, Chicago LMA 21047

BOWL (INTERIOR) 7" diameter Exchange, Field Museum, Chicago LMA 21047

BOWL (DETAIL) Exchange, Field Museum, Chicago LMA 21047

BOWL SHERD LMA 16382

BOWL SHERD (DETAIL) LMA 16382