Flake
Production date
Unknown
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Object detail
Description
Flake
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flake
Maker
Production date
Unknown
Production place
Measurements
L88 x W24 x H15mm
Media/Materials description
Basalt
History and use
Flakes are stone tools which have been struck from a larger piece of stone. Flakes can be identified by a number of diagnostic features including bulb of percussion, a platform, negative flake scars and ripples. Flakes can also be further worked (retouched) to create specifically shaped tools for different tasks including cutting, scraping and piercing.
Registration number
QE26744
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