The Emeryville Shellmound

An archaeological report presents systematic excavations of a shellmound on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, detailing stratigraphy, construction, and environmental context. It inventories faunal remains and burnt features, describes human burials and associated funerary practices, and assesses cultural phases represented. An extensive typology catalogs stone, bone, antler, shell, and tooth implements—both ground and chipped—alongside pipes, mortars, and domestic artifacts. The author evaluates mound formation processes, relative age, and site taphonomy to interpret past settlement, resource use, and changes in occupation.