CONTEXTUALIZING SENSITIVE IMAGERY IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS AND THEIR CORRESPONDING ETHICS IN THE AMERICAN SOUTHEAST

This thesis analyzes trends in archaeological visualization practices within the American Southeast. The purpose of this research is to investigate the use of illustrations and photographs within journal and book publications as it concerns sensitive Indigenous American subjects. The manipulation and visualization of Indigenous Ancestors and their belongings can cause harm to Native American individuals both living and dead. Photographs currently dominate the field, however current trends in restoring Indigenous power and sovereignty. This thesis provides a codified breakdown of imagery practices within the archaeological community, contextualization of ethics and collaboration with Tribal Nations, and steps for better image generation.