percussion flaking

noun

a method of forming a flint tool by striking flakes from a stone core with another stone or a piece of bone or wood.

Occasional retouch, that appears to have been done by percussion flaking, is evident; but no regular pressure retouch is present.

The side notches appear to have been made by broad percussion flaking.

The notches appear to have been formed by indirect percussion flaking with some retouch.

Indirect Percussion—flaking flint by striking a drift which has been placed against the flint.

Drift—an implement, usually made of antler, used in indirect percussion flaking.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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