Análisis de conservación y estructura celular de la madera de seis canoas monóxilas del centro sur de Chile

Abstract

Although being an organic biodegradable material, wood can resist decay under certain natural conditions of the environment. Wood objects and waterlogged artifacts have been found in different archaeological sites in southern Chile. Thougth, the study of these type of materials in Chile is still restrained. In general the methodologies for its adequate study and preservation has not been applied. From this study we would like to propose the introduction of new approaches in this topic, and we hope to start a new level in the archaeological investigations in southern Chile.