We know that many hunter gatherer communities used items such as arrowheads, ceramic vessels, and bone tools, but is that all? Marion Coe, graduate student at Texas A&M, delves into the complex material culture of desert communities of North America by discussing perishable artifacts such as basketry, cordage, and clothing manufacturing. How were these items made? When did this technology become available? How did these communities utilize this technology? Why are these artifacts so hard to find today? Watch Marion Coe's presentation ,"People and Plants in the American Desert West: The Role of Perishable Artifacts in Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherer Communities," to find out!