Accession Number
997.1.205
Title
primitive biface
Object Status
experimental
Category
lithic tools
Object Type
biface
Portion
complete
Creator
Bonnichsen, Dr. Robson
Materials
lithic > igneous > obsidian
Techniques
chipped-stone
Measurements
overall: 9.7 cm
Description
This artifact just has an accession number and nothing else for reference as to how it was used in David Young's experiment. This is a piece of heat-treated obsidian where the larger channel flakes were removed by…
This artifact just has an accession number and nothing else for reference as to how it was used in David Young's experiment. This is a piece of heat-treated obsidian where the larger channel flakes were removed by hand pressure and small antler flaking tools. There is also a bag of flakes and shatter.
Credit Line
Young, Dr. David; Bonnichsen, Dr. Robson
Citation
Page Citation for 997.1.205 - primitive biface
Page Citation
"997.1.205 - primitive biface, Bryan/Gruhn Archaeology Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/17-24069. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.