Some Paleo Uniface Tools

[Garscale]

I promised to dig out a few uniface tools so here we go. No glamor but good study items. I'll add as I get time.

First one is a big white strike with retouch all around. A closer look at a more recent ding shows it is actual a creamy caramel chert under the that heavy patina.

 

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[Garscale]

Well that pic sucks. Here is one more. It seems I'm having camera problems. I'll try again later.

 

[uniface]

Nice. And thanks. It would be great if you'd note what level these came from (ore-Clovis/Clovis/post-Clovis).

 

[Out Of Time]

Nice examples. I assume age is deduced from association with more easily dated pieces like paleo point types. The form of the two scrapers shown are pretty universal, imho. Or am I missing something specific about these?

 

[Garscale]

Every tool I post in this thread are from the deepest layers of my site. Most show Clovis characteristics but I wont assign a culture other than paleo.

 

[Garscale]

Jeez... bottom pic above is a different item. Here it is

 

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Over shots used and retouched.

 

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Core struck bladelets

 

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[Garscale]

One more. This one is odd. Quality work on the top side but flat on the other. Almost like a super thick flute flake. Nice nose scraper on it.

 

[Mine Shaft]

Congrats, love the #9 one's.

 

[Out Of Time]

Awesome collection. All really interesting examples.

 

[uniface]

Interesting indeed.

 

[Garscale]

Paleo tools are kinda like collard greens...they are an acquired taste and not everyone will enjoy them. Some folks love them though.

 

[newnan man]

Those are nice examples and a good variety of materials too.

 

[GB Paleo]

Love that Spokeshave Steve!!

 

[Garscale]

Love that Spokeshave Steve!!

Yeah it's cool. Big overshot flake worked to three spokeshaves and a spur.