Can Experimental Archaeology Confirm Ethnographic Evidence? The Case of Aboriginal Boomerangs Used as Retouchers
In this article, an experimental programme is used to examine how boomerangs may be used to retouch stone tools. The programme's findings confirm ethnographic data pertaining to the employment of hardwood boomerangs in retouching activities and investigate their technological similarities to Pa...
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| Language: | English |
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EXARC
2023-12-01
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| Series: | EXARC Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://exarc.net/ark:/88735/10721 |