Replacement in Progress: Ethnoarchaeological Insights on Disappearing Pottery in Favour of Metal, Glass, and Plastic Containers in Lower Casamance, Senegal (Twentieth–Twenty-first Century AD)

Key Points

• The analysis shows a significant decline in pottery usage, with the emergence of metal and glass containers dominating daily life.
• Key evidence indicates that pottery production has decreased by over 50% since the early 20th century, driven by changing cultural preferences.
• Observational analysis focused on the effects of modernization on local material culture, particularly around container use.
• This shift highlights broader cultural changes, suggesting that modern materials may reshape traditional practices.