Ceramics analysis was performed by Yepez. Virtually all diagnostic ceramics were derived from surface collections during survey. The priority during Phase II ceramics analysis was in classifying these ceramics using a local ceramics typology, and vessel diameter estimates were attempted with rim sherds of sufficient size.

As part of his dissertation research Steven Wernke (2003, Appendix A) developed a ceramic typology that differentiates the later ceramic periods. Wernke's typology is derived from surface materials resulting from his extensive survey of the central part of the Colca river valley. Wernke incorporated ceramic data from prior research by Neira (1961), Malpass and De la Vera Cruz (de la Vera Cruz 1988;de la Vera Cruz 1989;Malpass and De la Vera Cruz 1986;Malpass and De la Vera Cruz 1990), and Brooks (1998).