Surface Modifications of Flint Tools and Their Functional Meaning

Arrighi, Simona; Borgia, Valentina

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“…A renewal of research on flint artefacts, and especially their surface features and characteristics, was initiated by analyses of their use (Arrighi and Borgia, 2009;Burroni et al, 2002;Howard, 1999;Levi-Sala, 1986). Recently, taphonomic studies of artefact deposits led to…”

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Driving forces for the weathering and alteration of silica in the regolith: Implications for studies of prehistoric flint tools

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“…15) (Arrighi and Borgia, 2009;Burroni et al, 2002;Glauberman and Thorson, 2012;Hurst and Kelly, 1961;Masson, 1981;VanNest, 1985;Vignard and Vacher, 1964). Silica dissolution in flints buried within soils or sediments commonly occurs at the periphery due to water seeping through the surrounding material.…”

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Driving forces for the weathering and alteration of silica in the regolith: Implications for studies of prehistoric flint tools

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Milnes

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“…In addition, the cross-section of each cut mark can be viewed along its entire length. Furthermore, areal, linear, and angular measurements of profiles of cross-sections can be obtained (Arrighi and Borgia 2009). Five crosssections were calculated per cut mark for a total of 540 profile measurements.…”

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Using 3D Microscopy to Analyze Experimental Cut Marks on Animal Bones Produced with Different Stone Tools

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Arrighi

Boschin

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This study uses a combination of digital microscopic analysis and experimental archaeology to assess stone tool cut marks on animal bones. We used two un-retouched flint flakes and two burins to inflict cut marks on fresh, boiled, and dry ungulate bones. The experiment produced three series of three engravings on each bone with each of the experimental tools. The first series involved one single stroke; the second, two strokes in the same direction; and the third, multiple strokes using a to-and-fro movement. We analyzed the striations using a Hirox 3D digital microscope (KH-7700) and collected metric and profile data on the morphology of the cut marks. In order to describe the shape of each cross section, we calculated the ratio between the breadth at the top and the breadth at the floor of cut marks. Preliminary results show that both the tool type and the method of creating the cut mark influence the shape of the resulting groove. In our experiment, morphological parameters can be used to differentiate between marks produced using un-retouched flint flakes and those produced using burins. However, neither morphological nor morphometric analysis allows us to identify the mechanical motion used to produce the cuts, nor the state of the bone (fresh, boiled, or dry) at the moment of marking.

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“…Every specimen has been examined with a Hirox KH-7700 digital microscope with the aim to identify both manufacture and usewear (Arrighi and Borgia, 2009). The state of conservation of the bone tools, as most the finds of the cave, is exceptionally good and allows a functional study.…”

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Bone and antler working at Grotta Paglicci (Rignano Garganico, Foggia, southern Italy)

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Boschin

Ronchitelli

2016

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Surface Modifications of Flint Tools and Their Functional Meaning

Cited by 9 publications

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Driving forces for the weathering and alteration of silica in the regolith: Implications for studies of prehistoric flint tools

Driving forces for the weathering and alteration of silica in the regolith: Implications for studies of prehistoric flint tools

Using 3D Microscopy to Analyze Experimental Cut Marks on Animal Bones Produced with Different Stone Tools

Bone and antler working at Grotta Paglicci (Rignano Garganico, Foggia, southern Italy)

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