Regarding Len's post about symbols and context, here, here! This seems to be exactly what Wobst was trying to get across back in 1977(?) All symbols have targets, we need to understand the relationship between the sender and target in order to better understand how the symbols in question function. We as archaeologists, are well outside of the intended target area, so we need to move into that area as best as we can in the here and now. regards - john John Staeck There are 3 kinds of lies: Anthropology lies, damned lies, and statistics! Luther College paraphrase of Mark Twain, who Decorah, IA 52101 attributes the comment to Benjamin 319-387-1284 Desraeli [log in to unmask]