The archaelogical research about pre-colonial times developed in Vale do Taquari (Taquari/Antas hydrograpical basin) has identified the occupation of horticulturist and ceramist groups that inhabited the territory, preceding in ten centuries the european arrival. The presence of pottery evidences, the purpose of this study, proves the occupation of this territory. The fragmented pottery collection was analysed with technical-typological tables, where it was possible to identify specific characteristics of each evidence, mode of production, treatment on surface including painting and geometrical drawings. This way, it will be characterized the material culture (pottery) of this region. The pottery production made by cultural groups proves past human occupations in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, before the european arrival and it creates hypothesis about living practices of these occupations.
pre-colonial pottery; horticulturists
