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997.1.186 - discoid biface and flakes

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Object Typebiface; flake

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Object Typebiface; flake
Accession Number 997.1.186 Title discoid biface and flakes Object Status experimental Category lithic tools Object Type biface; flake Portion complete Creator Bonnichsen, Dr. Robson Materials lithic > sedimentary > cryptocrystalline silica > chert > Norway Bluff Chert > Munsungun Red Techniques chipped-stone Measurements overall: 11.8 cm Description
This artifact was dyed before it was flaked. There is one black dot on the side of the artifact that has no numbers. There is also a bag of approximately 300 varying sized flakes. There is also a small piece of bone…
This artifact was dyed before it was flaked. There is one black dot on the side of the artifact that has no numbers. There is also a bag of approximately 300 varying sized flakes. There is also a small piece of bone in the bag of flakes. Significance to experimental procedure to be determined.
Credit Line Young, Dr. David; Bonnichsen, Dr. Robson

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"997.1.186 - discoid biface and flakes, Bryan/Gruhn Archaeology Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/17-24050. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.