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Figure 5. Distribution of Opa Locka Incised pottery at the Miami Circle.

form diagonal lines or a running “V” design on the rim or
shoulder. Goggin (1944) was first to classify this type and
noted its similarity and probable relationship to Gordons Pass
Incised, a type with similar ticks but also accompanied by a
parallel incised line creating a feathered appearance (Goggin
1944, 1950a:75); Griffin also describes Sanibel Incised
(2002:84),.

The author’s observations indicate that this type is uncom-
mon in southeastern Florida although it is a common marker in
southwestern Florida, specifically in the Ten Thousand Islands

and Big Cypress areas. Only one specimen (MDC.1.108.12)
was found in the Brickell Point investigations, from Block 2,
Unit 6, Level 7; this level has probably been disturbed (Figure
llc). A possible Gordons Pass Incised (FS 737.11) sherd was
found during the Operation 3 work.

Matecumbe Incised

Characterized by intersecting, deep, diagonal incisions or
cross hatchings across the bowl exterior, this type was defined