Use-Wear Analysis and Obsidian: Theory, Experiments and Results: No. 4 (Sheffield Archaeological Monographs) - Hardcover

Linda Hurcombe

 
9780906090428: Use-Wear Analysis and Obsidian: Theory, Experiments and Results: No. 4 (Sheffield Archaeological Monographs)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0906090423 ISBN 13: 9780906090428
Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press, 1992

Synopsis

This volume investigates a technique for the functional analysis of obsidian tools. It reviews the current state of flint use-wear studies and applies the theories generated there to obsidian. The experimental programme shows the potential success of the technique, which can allow the use-action and use-material to be interpreted, and demonstrates the limitations. Residues play an important role as they are more easily seen on obsidian than flint. The discussion includes an assessment of wear formation theories and the role of functional information within archaeology. The technique and approach is brought to bear on a small archaeological case study: the lunates from the Bronze Age Sardinian site of Ortu Comidu.

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About the Author

Linda Hurcombe is Lecturer in the Department of History and Archaeology at the University of Exeter.

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Publisher
Sheffield Academic Press
Publication date
1992
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0906090423
ISBN 13 
9780906090428
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
226