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Tools

Arrowhead

Hominin who used this tool

Homo sapiens in Europe and Africa

Age of tool

35,000-10,000 ya

This type of tool was probably attached to a wooden haft with resin and used for killing animals that were out of reach. They were produced by pressure flaking and indirect pressure with a wood or bone implement.

arrowhead
arrowhead

More information
Initial reduction flaking
Advanced reduction flaking
Final reduction flaking

Other tools
Core tool
Chopper tool
Hand axe
Blade knife
Composite tool
Ground edge axe

Aboriginal tools
Grinding stone
Waisted axe