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997.1.136 - prefab core and flakes

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Object Typecore; flake

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Object Typecore; flake
Accession Number 997.1.136 Title prefab core and flakes Object Status experimental Category lithic cores Object Type core; flake Portion complete Creator Bonnichsen, Dr. Robson Materials lithic > igneous > obsidian Techniques chipped-stone Measurements overall: 4.5 cm Description
This is a square piece of cut obsidian and then painted. There is possible evidence for flaking before it was painted. Significance to experimental procedure to be determined. There is also one bag of approximately 40…
This is a square piece of cut obsidian and then painted. There is possible evidence for flaking before it was painted. Significance to experimental procedure to be determined. There is also one bag of approximately 40 small flakes.
Credit Line Young, Dr. David; Bonnichsen, Dr. Robson

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"997.1.136 - prefab core and flakes, Bryan/Gruhn Archaeology Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/17-24000. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.