O método de Rietveld (MR) de refinamento de estruturas de amostras policristalinas, com dados de difração de raios X foi implantado. Foram realizados testes com amostras de NaCl, NaCl:KCl (1:1 em massa) e PbTiO3. Nos testes com NaCl, foram refinados a escala e os parâmetros de rede, vibrações térmicas e perfil com várias funções para o ajuste do perfil e &#916 2 &#952 = 0.01, 0.02 e 0.04&#176. A análise quantitativa com as amostras de NaCl:KCl (1:1 em massa) preparadas para esse fim mostraram que o MR fornece bons resultados. Foi observado que a proporção de NaCl aumentou ligeiramente com a relação à de KCl em cada conjunto de dados sucessivamente medido. Nos testes com PbTiO3, os resultados mostraram uma boa concordância com os resultados obtidos com difração de nêutrons. A seguir, o método foi aplicado no estudo das cerâmicas piezoelétricas (Pb1-3/2yLay)TiO3 (PLT) e Pb(Zr1-xTix)O3 (PZT). Para o PLT o MR foi aplicado para a determinação precisa do deslocamento dos cátions relativamente ao centro dos respectivos poliedros de coordenação (CQPb para o Pb/La e CQTi para o Ti) tendo sido encontrado: Pb/La - CQPb = 0.68(2)&#197 (y=0.025), 0.43(2)&#197 (y=0.10), 0.25(2)&#197 (y=0.20) e Ti - CQTi = 0.66(2)&#197 (y=0.025), 0.36(4)&#197 (y=0.10) e 0.18(7)&#197 (y= 0.20). No caso do PZT duas amostras foram estudadas. Com a primeira, preparada pela técnica de co-precipitação, o MR foi aplicado para a determinação da fórmula química, tendo sido encontrado PbZr0.30Ti0.70O3. Com a segunda, preparada por mistura convencional de óxidos, o MR foi aplicado para a determinação da proporção das fases tetragonal e romboédrica coexistentes na amostra, fornecendo 79% de tetragonal e 21% de romboédrica / The Rietveld method (RM) of structura refinement of polycrystalline samples with X-ray diffraction data was implemented. Tests were performed with samples of NaCl, NaCl:KCl (1:1 in weight) and PbTiO3. for NaCl, the scale factor, lattice, thermal vibrations and profile parameters were refined with several profile functions and step lenght of 0.01, 0.02 and 0.04&#176. The quantitative alanysis test with the NaCl:KCl (1:1 in weight) sample prepared for this purpose, showed that the RM gives good results. It was observed that the relative proportion of NaCl had a slight increase for each successive data collection. In the tests with PbTiO3, the results showed good agreement with that of nêutron diffraction. The method was applied in the analysis of the piezoelectrics ceramics (Pb1-3/2yLay)TiO3 (PLT) and Pb(Zr1-xTix)O3 (PZT). In the PLT cases the RM was applied for the precise determination of the cátions shifts from their coordination polyedra centre (CQPb for Pb/La and CQTi for Ti) and it was found that Pb/La - CQPb = 0.68(2)&#197 (y=0.025), 0.43(2)&#197 (y=0.10), 0.25(2)&#197 (y=0.20) and Ti - CQTi = 0.66(2)&#197 (y=0.025), 0.36(4)&#197 (y=0.10) and 0.18(7)&#197 (y= 0.20). For the PZT two samples were studied. With the first, prepared by co-precipitation technique, the RM was applied for the determination of the chemical formula, and it was found to be PbZr0.30Ti0.70O3. For the second, prepared by conventional technique of mixture of oxides, the RM was applied for the quantitative analysis of the coexisting phases in the sample, and it was found to be 79% tetragonal and 21% rhombohedra

O gel de peróxido de carbamida é utilizado em concentrações que variam de 10 a 35%, por períodos de 2 a 8 horas diárias e seu efeito sobre os materiais restauradores ainda não está totalmente elucidado. Assim, o objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar a ação do peróxido de carbamida, 10 e 16%, sobre a rugosidade superficial e o brilho de uma cerâmica odontológica feldspática. Foram confeccionados espécimes (n=10), com a cerâmica IPS d.SIGN , que foram submetidos a protocolos de aplicação de gel de peróxido de carbamida a 10 e 16%, nos tempos de 4 ou 3 horas diárias respectivamente, pelo período de 14 dias. A determinação da rugosidade e da alteração de brilho foi realizada no início do tratamento, após 07 e após 14 dias. A rugosidade superficial foi determinada pelo microscópio, LEXT 3D Measuring Laser Microscope OLS4000, OLYMPUS, e a leitura do brilho foi feita pelo aparelho Micro Gloss. Após a obtenção dos dados, foi realizada a análise TwoWay ANOVA, verificou-se que o resultado obtido foi estatisticamente significante para a variável de rugosidade, tanto para os fatores de variação de tempo (p = 0,004), concentração do peróxido de carbamida (p = 0,007) e para a interação entre ambos (p = 0,013). Foi feito o teste de múltiplas comparações com ajustes de Bonferroni, para análise dos resultados obtidos. Na análise do brilho, para os resultados encontrados, não houve diferença estatisticamente significante. Assim, pode-se concluir que o peróxido de carbamida 10% não provocou alterações significativas na rugosidade da cerâmica, mas o peróxido de carbamida a 16% provocou aumento da rugosidade após o período de 14 dias de aplicação, com médias em torno de 4,0 μm. Conclui-se, então, que as restaurações cerâmicas devem ser protegidas antes da aplicação de agentes clareadores à base de peróxido de carbamida 10 ou 16%. / The carbamide peroxide gel is used in concentrations ranging from 10 to 35% for periods from 2 to 8 hours daily and its effect on the restorative material isnt yet fully elucidated. The objective of this study was to evaluate the action of carbamide peroxide, 10 and 16%, on the surface roughness and the gloss of a feldspathic dental ceramics. Specimens were prepared (n = 10), IPS d.SIGN ceramics and submitted to carbamide peroxide gel application protocols 10 and 16% at 4 or 3 hours, respectively, at time 14 days. The determination of roughness and gloss was made at baseline, after 07 and after 14 days. The surface roughness was determined by microscope, 3D Measuring Laser Microscope OLS4000 LEXT, OLYMPUS, and the reading of the gloss was taken by Micro Gloss device. After obtaining the data, the TwoWay ANOVA analysis was performed, it was found that the obtained result was statistically significant roughness variable, both for time-variant factor (p = 0.004), concentration of the carbamide peroxide (p = 0.007) and the interaction between both (p = 0.013). It was made for multiple comparisons test with Bonferroni adjustments, for analysis of the results.There was no statistically significant difference in gloss. Thus, it can be concluded that the carbamide peroxide 10% did not cause significant changes in roughness ceramic, but the carbamide peroxide at 16% caused an increased roughness after 14 days of application, averaging around 4, 0 micrometers. Therefore, the ceramic restorations must be protected before the application of bleaching agents based on carbamide peroxide 10 or 16%.

A deficiência óssea requer procedimentos restauradores como uso de enxertos e substitutos ósseos para a reabilitação estética e funcional. Com o desenvolvimento dos biomateriais, a biocerâmica à base de fosfato de cálcio tornou-se alternativa promissora para a recomposição de estruturas ósseas, entretanto não apresenta potencial de osteoindução. O material hidróxido de cálcio (Ca(OH)2) demonstra propriedades antibacterianas e capacidade de induzir a formação de tecido ósseo. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o processo de reparo ósseo proporcionado pelo BTCP e Ca(OH)2 , isolados e associados. Realizou-se experimento em tíbias posteriores de dezoito coelhos. Dois animais receberam marcadores ósseos para fluorescência (alizarina, calceína e tetraciclina), e para cada tíbia foi utilizado um tipo de material de preenchimento (BTCP, Ca(OH)2, BTCP com Ca(OH)2 e sangue como controle); sendo eutanasiados após 56 dias para a análise de fluorescência e histomorfometria. Os 16 coelhos restantes foram aleatoriamente selecionados para receber os quatro materiais de preenchimento. Estes foram eutanasiados nos tempos de 14, 28, 42 e 56 dias para a análise morfológica microscópica com coloração em hematoxilina e eosina. Observou-se formação óssea em todos os grupos, e os que utilizaram BTCP apresentaram atraso para o início da reparação. O sítio preenchido com sangue ocorreu apenas o reparo da estrutura lesada, consistindo na reconstituição da cortical óssea e tecido medular em 28 dias. Aos 56 dias, o grupo de BTCP com Ca(OH)2 apresentou maior formação de trabéculas no interior da tíbia. Na avaliação histomofométrica, o marcador calceína apresentou maiores valores de deposição óssea em relação à alizarina e tetraciclina. Conclui-se que os biomateriais BTCP e Ca(OH)2 estão diretamente envolvidos na formação de tecido ósseo no interior do defeito; a combinação do Ca(OH)2 com BTCP mostrou aumento do potencial de formação óssea; e houve maior deposição óssea no período entre quinta e sexta semana de reparação indicado pelo marcador calceína. / Insufficient bone volume requires restorative procedures such as use of grafts and bone substitutes for cosmetic and functional rehabilitation. The development of biomaterials made available bioceramic based on calcium phosphate that is showing to be promising alternatives for the restoration of bony structures, however it do not has osteoinductive potential. Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) shows antibacterial properties and induce bone tissue formation as well. The objective of this research was to evaluate the bone healing process promoted by BTCP and Ca(OH)2 isolated or conjugated. The experiment was conducted in posterior rabbit tibiae of 18 animais. Two animais received bone markers (alizarin, calcein, tetracycline) and each of their tibias received a type offiller material (BTCP, Ca(OH)2, BTCP plus Ca(OH)2 and blood as control group), being euthanized after 56 days for the histomorphometry and fluorescence analysis. The remaining 16 rabbits were randomly selected to receive one of the 4 filling materiais. These rabbits were euthanized on 14,28,42 and 56 days for the micromorphological analysis in hematoxylin and eosin slides. The bone formation was observed in ali groups, and who used BTCP had delay to the start of repair. The site filled with blood occurred only repair of the damaged structure, consisting of the reconstitution of the bone cortical and medullary tissue in 28 days. After 56 days, the BTCP group with Ca(OH)2 showed higher trabecular formation inside the tibia. In histomorfometric evaluation, the marker calcein had higher bone deposition values in relation to alizarin and tetracycline. It was concluded that the biomaterials BTCP and Ca(OH)2 are directly involved in the formation of bone tissue; the conjugation of Ca(OH)2 with BTCP increased bone formation potential; and there was greater bone deposition in the period between the fifth and sixth week of repairs indicated by calcein marker.

Uma evidência contundente da ocupação pré-histórica na Amazônia são os solos de cor escura com material arqueológico, conhecidos regionalmente como Terra Preta de Índio (TPI). Apesar de amplamente estudados, alguns de seus atributos permanecem ainda pouco conhecidos, especialmente os micromorfológicos, mineralógicos e geoquímicos. Esses estudos podem identificar os processos envolvidos na gênese e evolução desses solos, e quando empregados em conjunto com estudos fitolíticos, podem auxiliar na elucidação das suas formas de uso pretéritas. O objetivo desse estudo foi obter uma aproximação da hierarquia dos processos envolvidos na gênese desses solos e as suas prováveis formas de uso em tempos pré-colombianos. A pesquisa foi conduzida no Campo Experimental do Caldeirão, Iranduba - AM. Foram estudados dois perfis com TPI (P1 e P2) e um solo adjacente com horizonte A moderado (P3). Em cada horizonte foram coletadas amostras deformadas para análises físico-químicas, mineralógicas e geoquímicas e a cada 5 cm de profundidade para análise fitolítica e isotópica. Lâminas delgadas de amostras indeformadas de horizontes selecionados foram confeccionadas e descritas em sua micromorfologia, com posterior exame em microscópio eletrônico de varredura com microanálise química. A idade dos solos foi estabelecida com base em datações 14C de carvões. A microestrutura granular das TPI é de origem zoogenética e geoquímica. A gênese dos horizontes antrópicos envolveu: i) a ação do homem descartando e queimando resíduos (antropização); ii) espessamento do horizonte A e escurecimento dos horizontes subsuperficiais por bioturbação (cumulização e melanização); iii) dispersão e translocação de colóides (argiluviação); iv) condições pedoambientais diferentes das atuais (pedorrelíquia - nódulos ferruginosos). Revestimentos de argila com extinção forte, contínua e estriada nas cerâmicas indica que o processo de argiluviação é atual. O processo de elutriação predomina no solo não antrópico. A degradação dos nódulos de ferro na TPI favorece a xantização e atua como fonte de argila (pedoplasmação). Arecaceae e Cyperaceae são mais abundantes nos horizontes antrópicos, notadamente nos níveis com maior quantidade de cerâmica. A ausência de fitólitos de plantas domesticadas indica que a formação das TPI não está relacionada com práticas agrícolas. As evidências fitolíticas demonstram que as atividades antrópicas ocorreram de forma mais intensa no P1. A rápida ciclagem de silício, evidenciada pela presença de fitólitos com silicificação incompleta, favorece a estabilidade da mineralogia caulínitica. VHE, ilita e variscita-estrengita ocorrem somente nos perfis com TPI. P2O5-CaO-K2O-NaO-Cs-Co-Zn-Cu-Ba-Rb-Ni representa a assinatura geoquímica das TPI. A presença de variscita-estrengita, tridimita e maghemita nas TPI, notadamente nas cerâmicas, confirma a formação de minerais em decorrência das práticas antrópicas. As cerâmicas apresentam predominantemente cauixi (Tubella reticulata e Parnula betesil) e cariapé (Licania utilis). A presença comum de micas primárias nesses artefatos sugere material alóctone em seu fabrico. As TPI resultam da adição de artefatos arqueológicos e melanização de horizontes pedogenéticos não antropizados. Tais atividades enriqueceram em nutrientes e alteraram a assinatura geoquímica do solo, assim como promoveram a formação de minerais. Essa antropização acelerou os processos de argiluviação e de degradação de petroplintitas. No decorrer de sua evolução, foram utilizados e adicionados resíduos de plantas, destacadamente de palmeiras e Cyperaceae. / A remarkable evidence of human occupation in Amazonian region is the existence of soils with dark colors and presence of ceramic materials, known as Indigenous Dark Earth (IDE). Despite of widely studied some of their features are still poorly understood, mainly that related to micromorphology, mineralogy and geochemical aspects. Such approach, in combination to phytolytic studies, is able to identify soil genesis processes and unravel the comprehension of occupation mechanisms of human. The aim of this study was to establish the hierarchy of these processes and their association with ancient activities of pre-Columbian populations. The research was carried out in the experimental site of Caldeirão, Iranduba city (Amazon state, Brazil). Two pedons containing surface anthropogenic horizons (P1 and P2) were directly compared to a non-anthropogenic soil (P3). In each soil horizon disturbed soil samples were sampled in order to perform physical, chemical, mineralogical and geochemical analyses. For phytolitic analyses samples were taken each 5 cm of depth. Micromorphological samples were studied in thin sections in the optical microscope and further analyzed in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The chronology was accomplished after 14C dating. The microaggregates in anthropogenic horizon are related to geochemical and biological processes. The genesis of IDE implicates in the following mechanisms: i) disposal and burning of residues by humans (anthropization); ii) deepening A horizons and darkening subsurface horizons by bioturbation (cumulization and melanization processes); iii) dispersion and migration of colloidal particles leading to argiluviation process; iv) different condictions of environment that not occur nowdays (pedorelict - ferruginous nodules). Clay coatings with extinction bands and continuous orientation in the ceramic artifacts suggest a current argiluviation process. The degradation of Fe nodules enhances the xantization process also providing clay (source of clay). The prevalent soil genesis in non-anthropic soil is the elutriation. The degradation of Fe nodules in the IDE enhances the xantization process also providing clay (pedoplasmation). The number of phytoliths of Arecaceae and Cyperaceae is higher in IDE than non-IDE, mainly in the horizons with more ceramics. The phytolitic evidence demonstrate that activities anthropic was more intense in the P1. The rapid Si cycling, highlighted by the presence of phytoliths without complete silicification, contribute to stability of kaolinitic mineralogy. HIV, illite and variscite-strengite are constrained to IDE pedons. P2O5-CaO-K2O-NaO-Cs-Co-Zn-Cu-Ba-Rb-Ni represents the geochemical signature of IDE. The presence of maghemite, variscite-strengite and tridimite strengthen a mineral forming process linked to human activity. In ceramic materials there is a prevalence of phytoliths from cauixi (Tubella reticulata and Parnula betesil) and cariapé (Licania utilis). The presence of mica suggests an alloctone material for their manufacturing. Hence the anthropic horizons result from the addition of archeological artifacts and melanization of non-anthropic horizons. These activities chemically enriched and modify the geochemical signature of soil, as soon as promoted formation of minerals. The anthropic activities conducted the argiluviation and degradation of Fe nodules. During their evolution there was a clear addition of plant residues, notably related to palm trees and Cyperaceae species.

In my art practice, collecting materials from personally significant locations has become a way to subtly reconnect people with places, nature, natural materials and processes. I produce well-made objects, with the end goal of allowing the viewer to feel and interact with traditional forms of beauty through craft, which is increasingly rare in our mechanized world. Raw materials are a direct link to nature and earth, a link which people in general can benefit from in essential ways. The processes of collecting and using naturally occurring materials to form links between objects and places resembles human relationships, and the connections between places, things, and people set the stage for the performance of beauty.

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L’ensemble constitué par les céramiques en terre cuite à glaçure plombifère, auparavant regroupées sous le terme de « céramiques de Bernard Palissy » puis « suites de Palissy » ou « atelier d’Avon », n’a plus aujourd’hui d’attache géographique concrète ni d’histoire attestée. Il est en effet avéré que la légende et le mythe ont, depuis le début du XIXe siècle, toujours largement dominé. En dépit de leur présence importante au sein des collections publiques françaises et étrangères, la fragilité des connaissances actuelles sur ces pièces rend aujourd’hui leur étude approfondie indispensable. De nature fondamentalement transdisciplinaire, ce travail de thèse explore d’une part leur matérialité, avec la création d’un corpus des œuvres conservées en collections publiques (plats rustiques, pièces de vaisselle moulées, statuettes) et la prise en compte des analyses physico-chimiques ; d’autre part, par un travail minutieux de dépouillement d’archives et de recensement du matériel archéologique, il permet de mieux les situer dans une époque et dans un contexte de production parisien. Ces travaux reviennent ainsi sur l’histoire oubliée de ces objets en enquêtant sur leur origine, leur destination initiale et leur parcours depuis les collections du XVIIe siècle jusqu’aux celles des érudits du XIXe siècle qui les léguèrent en tant qu’objets d’art aux grands musées nationaux. / This PhD thesis studies the whole terracotta lead-glazed ceramics produced in France at the end of the XVIth century and the beginning of the XVIIth century usually attributed to Bernard Palissy himself or his unidentified followers under the name Palissy ware ceramics. Legend and myth are widespread since the beginning of the XIXth century. As a consequence the study of these pieces which have proved to be very numerous in the French and foreign public collections has become essential. This transdisciplinary research examines on the one hand their materiality putting together a body of work (rustique figulines, relief-moulded dishes, statuettes) and taking into account physico-chemical analyses. On the other hand, it helps to place these ceramics in their Parisian historical production context by a meticulous study of archives and archaeological material. The research investigates their origin, their initial destination from the XVIIth century to the collections of French scholars or national museums' collections in the XIXth century.

This research project examines and documents the collection of Islamic ceramics at Scripps College from an art conservation standpoint. The main objectives were to establish provenance for these objects, assess their current conditions, propose recommendations for future preservation, and discuss the importance of preventive conservation and general collections care methods. Based on my survey and research, I demonstrated which objects in particular should be prioritized due to their states of conservation and significant educational value. Such objects raise further points of departure regarding authenticity and conservation ethics.

Orientador: Eduardo Passos Rocha / Resumo: O objetivo do estudo foi verificar o repolimento do dissilicato de lítio em boca variando o uso de dois sistemas de polimento em restaurações posteriores. Adicionalmente, o comportamento das restaurações cerâmicas foi avaliado longitudinalmente segundo os critérios USPHS modificados. Participaram do estudo 12 pacientes que necessitavam de pelo menos 2 dentes posteriores bilaterais a serem restaurados com cerâmica em dissilicato de lítio monolítica, totalizando 62 restaurações analisadas. As restaurações foram alocadas em dois grupos, sendo: G1 - 31 restaurações cerâmicas utilizando o sistema de polimento Exa-Cerapol, feltro e pasta diamantada, e G2: idêntico ao G1, utilizando o sistema de polimento Shofu, feltro e pasta diamantada. A escolha das restaurações em cada grupo foi randomizada, segundo o conceito split-mouth design. O atendimento foi realizado por profissionais graduados, calibrados na técnica, porém não cientes das razões do estudo. As restaurações foram replicadas com resina epóxi em 3 momentos: após a cimentação (T0); após o ajuste oclusal (T1); e após o polimento (T2), para análise quantitativa em rugosímetro. Amostras representativas de cada grupo nos mesmos tempos foram levadas para análise em microscópio confocal a laser (LSCM). O comportamento das restaurações cerâmicas foi avaliado longitudinalmente nos tempos (T): T0 – após a realização do polimento, T1 -30 dias após, T2 -180 dias após. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos par... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: The aim of the study was to verify the lithium disilicate repolishing in the mouth by varying the use of two polishing systems in posterior restorations. Additionally, the behavior of ceramic restorations was longitudinally evaluated according to the modified USPHS criteria. The study included 12 patients who needed at least 2 bilateral posterior teeth to be restored with ceramic in monolithic lithium disilicate, totaling 62 restorations analyzed. The restorations were allocated into two groups: G1 - 31 ceramic restorations using the Exa-Cerapol polishing system, felt and diamond paste, and G2: identical to G1 using the Shofu polishing system, felt and diamond paste. The choice of restorations in each group was randomized according to the split-mouth design concept. The service was performed by graduated professionals, calibrated in the technique, but not aware of the reasons for the study. The restorations were replicated with epoxy resin in 3 moments: after cementation (T0); after occlusal adjustment (T1); and after polishing (T2), for quantitative roughness analysis. Representative samples from each group at the same times were taken for analysis by confocal laser microscope (LSCM). The behavior of ceramic restorations was evaluated longitudinally at the times (T): T0 - after polishing, T1 -30 days after, T2 -180 days after. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups for the tested times (p> 0.05). Statistically significant differences were observ... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

This study considers how significant multi-regional processes, such as Spanish colonization of the U.S. Southwest and the later Puebloan diaspora, affected the lives of Native peoples living on the Central Great Plains. Social and economic connections existed between Puebloan people and several Great Plains groups, including those known to archaeologists as the Dismal River Aspect (AD 1600-1750). One significant Dismal River site in western Kansas, the Scott County Pueblo (14SC1), includes the remains of a Dismal River occupation, a seven-room masonry pueblo, and Puebloan material culture. Previous researchers interested in 14SC1 have used Spanish historical documents and archaeological evidence to focus on who built the structure and why. To date, very few attempts have been made to move beyond this pueblo to consider how Puebloan migrants who moved to the Central High Plains were influencing Dismal River communities. The primary goal of this research was to determine the nature and extent to which Puebloan migrants impacted the lives of Dismal River groups, and how far these influences may have spread to Dismal River people living outside of western Kansas. This research employed reviews of available ethnographic and Spanish historic documents, the analysis of Dismal River ceramic assemblages, and the mineral and chemical characterization of raw material sources and ceramic samples. Ethnographic accounts provided evidence for variation found in foodways practices and ceramic vessel use between Great Plains and Puebloan groups, providing a baseline for Plains technological styles versus those commonly found in northern New Mexico. A careful analysis of how ceramic vessels were manufactured and used can provide insights into the practices and identity of the people who made them, and whether Puebloan practices were shared with Dismal River groups. The analysis of archaeological specimens, using both whole vessels and sherds, showed that Dismal River people living at and near the Scott County Pueblo in western Kansas were influenced by their interactions with Puebloan migrants. However, there was no ceramic evidence indicating that Puebloan migrants or their practices were present at Dismal River sites outside of Kansas. Evidence of Puebloan manufacturing practices, vessel forms, and foodways are present at three sites in western Kansas. Compositional analyses confirmed that while Dismal River Gray Ware ceramics were locally made, possible examples of Tewa Red Ware and Kapo Black recovered from Scott County sites were also locally made. These data indicate that adult Puebloan women were living in western Kansas, making pottery in culturally significant styles that they learned in their natal communities. These Puebloan women, while preserving their cultural heritage, were also influencing the Dismal River community they joined and likely passed their cultural practices on to their children. The characterization of micaceous ceramics recovered from many Dismal River sites indicates that they may have origins in both New Mexico and the Front Range and Laramie Mountains of Colorado and Wyoming. Dismal River people living across the Central High Plains were tied into larger inter- and intra- regional exchange networks and much of their observed cultural variation likely stems from their interaction with different neighboring groups. Additional research is needed to identify the possible sources of these micaceous ceramics and to better understand how Native American-Native American interactions were impacting the identity, practice, and technology of groups living on the Plains during the Protohistoric period.