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How shattered flakes were used: Micro-wear analysis of quartz flake fragments

Knutsson, Helena, Knutsson, Kjel, Taipale, Noora, Tallavaara, Miikka, Darmark, Kim·2015·Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports
DOI 10.1016/j.jasrep.2015.04.008
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Prehistoric quartz assemblages have always posed a special problem for archaeologists. Due to its brittle nature, quartz is hard to understand within lithic classification systems that are based on formally varied flint assemblages. In this paper we explore ways to deal with this problem by applying two analytical methods, fracture analysis and use-wear analysis. A sample of 544 unmodified quartz flakes and flake fragments from Mesolithic and Neolithic sites in Sweden and Finland was analysed. It can be concluded that both whole and fragmented flakes were used as tools. Larger flakes and flake fragments were preferred as tool blanks and the type of use was correlated to variation in edge qualities rather than the formal characteristics of flakes. The results of this investigation suggest that making behavioural inferences from quartz assemblages with low formal variability requires the assemblages to be approached with a focus on functional types.

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Authors
Knutsson, H., Knutsson, K., Taipale, N., Tallavaara, M., & Darmark, K.
Affiliations
  • Uppsala University (SE)
  • University of Liège (BE)
  • University of Helsinki (FI)
Corresponding author
Knutsson, Helena
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2015-06
Volume
2
Pages
517-531
ISSN
2352-409X (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.jasrep.2015.04.008
OpenAlex
W1748939368
Cited by
64
References
34
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2026: 3 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 8 · 2015: 3
FWCI
19.81
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
Locations
  • Journal of Archaeological Science Reports (publishedVersion)
  • Open Repository and Bibliography (University of Liège) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Ax:son Johnson; HAJS June 2012
  • Gunvor & Josef Anérs Stiftelse (No FB12-103), Stockholm
  • Birgit & Gad Rausings Stiftelse (Dec 1, 2011), Lund
  • Stiftelsen Lars Hiertas Minne (FO2010-0657)
  • Stiftelsen Nordins fond (KVHA 2009)
  • Berit Wallenbergs Stiftelse (BWS2011.0012, 0017)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Anthropology › Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Archeology (arts and humanities) › Archaeological and Geological Studies
  • Social Sciences › Archeology › Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
Keywords
prehistoric lithic technology, use-wear analysis, fracture analysis, edge quality, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Stone Age, functional typology, Sweden, Finland

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