Ethnographic, Advanced Stage Points and Scrapers

Historical information

Silcrete can create sharp flakes and has been an important material for stone tool making in Australia. Silcrete was commonly used and widespread. Heat treatment of silcrete made the rock easier to fashion into flakes.

Physical description

Stone points and scrapers at an advanced stage, some just need sharpening. Collection includes rocks of silcrete, quartz, and quartzite.

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