Microscopy, Use-wear analysis (Other Keyword)

DOCUMENT Citation Only Emily Hull. Nathan Goodale. Alissa Nauman. Colin Quinn.

Utilitarian stone tools produced from raw materials that are linked to a place or landscape of significant social, ritual, and economic importance likely still carry that importance when tools are transported away from their source. Such objects can serve as indices of social relationships, economic priorities, and ritual practices. By transporting and using these objects, communities would have daily reminders of their connections to important places and activities that take place there....