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This research aims to examine the ritual closure practices associated with household structures in the Mimbres Mogollon region.

July 29, 2026American AntiquityOpen Access

Household Ritual Closure in Mimbres Society

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Explores household ritual closure events in Mimbres society, highlighting their significance in community cohesion.

This research aims to examine the ritual closure practices associated with household structures in the Mimbres Mogollon region.
Analyzed data from two archeological sites in southwestern New Mexico.
Employed a practice-based approach focusing on depositional events linked to household closure.
Identified and compared closure deposits from pithouse and pueblo structures.
Documented various materials such as ash, ceramics, and ground stone used in closure events.
Revealed similarities and differences in closure practices between pithouses and pueblos.
Argued that closure events play a critical role in reinforcing household cohesion and continuity.

Barbara J. Roth (2026) studied this question.

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