Lithics Flashcards
What is a nodule?
An unworked piece of stone
What is a core?
A piece of stone with some flakes removed
Where is the striking platform?
At the top of the flake, where force was applied to remove the flake
What is the outer surface of a flake called?
The dorsal surface
What is the inner (fresh) surface of a flake called?
The ventral (or bulbar) surface
What is the bulb of percussion?
A remnant of the cone of percussion
Is the proximal end closer to or further away from the striking platform?
Closer to the striking platform
Is the distal end closer to or further away from the striking platform?
Further away from the striking platform
The process of making stone tools by removing a series of flakes is called what?
Knapping
What does debitage refer to?
Waste material left over after knapping
What is the difference between a flake and a blade?
Blades are elongated and require a specially prepared core
What are the distinctive features of a handaxe?
Large, bifacial, teardrop shaped
What does chaine operatoire refer to?
Steps in the process of producing an artefact
