Tula
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Object detail
Description
Chert tula. Very small platform. 'Nibbling' along margin/edge, with some signs of usewear/retouch. Flake scars on dorsal side, bulb of percussion on ventral side of object
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tula
Measurements
L28.5 x W42.9mm
Media/Materials description
Chert
History and use
Tulas are the stone blade component of the composite tool, the Tula Adze. Tulas are found largely within central Australia, and extend into the western part of Queensland. Tula adzes were used to shape wood and sometimes to deflesh bone and hide. Some tulas also served a ceremonial function. This example was collected from a surface scatter at Mt. Isa, Queensland, by John Mathew, a surveyor for a mining company.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
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Registration number
S925.12
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