Abstract
This paper describes an experimental test of a method proposed by Dibble & Pelcin (1995) for reconstructing the original flake mass from striking platform dimensions. The results of this test indicate that while there is a correlation between flake mass and flake attributes for hard-hammer lithic production systems, using the specific variables identified by Dibble & Pelcin (exterior platform angle and platform thickness) consistently underestimates original flake mass. The reasons for this discrepancy and possible future research directions to resolve it are explored.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 603-610 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Archaeological Science |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 1998 |
Keywords
- Curation
- Experimental archaelogy
- Lithic technology
- Measurement
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