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Title
Australian Aboriginal biface reduction techniques on the Georgina River, Camooweal, Queensland
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008:
Author(s)
Publication Date
2003
Abstract
A technological analysis was recently completed on a collection of stone artefacts recovered during bridge construction at Camooweal, northwest Queensland. The results indicate that various bifacial reduction techniques were an integral part of the Aboriginal stone-working repertoire. A sophisticated knowledge of biface flaking and a multi-staged approach to manufacture is suggested by large hand axe-like bifaces and small bifacial points. The reduction techniques used in manufacturing these bifaces were also used on other elements in the stone toolkit.
Publication Type
Journal Article
Source of Publication
Australian Archaeology, v.56, p. 22-34
Publisher
Australian Archaeological Association Inc
Place of Publication
Australia
ISSN
2470-0363
0312-2417
Peer Reviewed
Yes
HERDC Category Description
Peer Reviewed
Yes
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