3. Statuettes The statues that were made during the Jomon period were made in open fires. There are many theories on what they were used for, but the one that is commonly used is that they were talismans for good health or child birth.
4. Pots Early Jomon pots looked as if they were an imitation of reed baskets. The word Jomon (when translated) means “cord marks” Later Jomon pots became more creative.
5. The Jomon period The period of time when the people who made Jomon pottery were alive is called the Jomon period. It consists of the Incipient Jomon, Initial Jomon, Early Jomon, Middle Jomon, Late Jomon, and Final Jomon
