2014 # 6

2014-03–CHESNAUX

VARIABILITY IN THE MANUFACTURING
OF TRIANGULAR GEOMETRIC MICROLITHS
DURING THE EARLY MESOLITHIC:

Toward a Simplification of Barb Manufacturing?
A Comparative Techno-functional Analysis of Microlithic Assemblages
from Saint-Lizier at Creysse (24) and La Grande Rivoire at Sassenage (38)

Lorène CHESNAUX

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Abstract

The aim of this short article is to present the heuristic potential of a detailed analysis of microliths. The analysis of the manufacturing methods and of the use-wear traces of microliths from two Early Mesolithic assemblages show a certain variability which can be interpreted as a simplification of operating procedures.

To cite this article

Chesnaux L., 2014 – Variability in the Manufacturing of Triangular Geometric Microliths during the Early Mesolithic: Toward a Simplification of Barb Manufacturing? A Comparative Techno-functional Analysis of Microlithic Assemblages from Saint-Lizier at Creysse (24) and La Grande Rivoire at Sassenage (38), in Henry A., Marquebielle B., Chesnaux L., Michel S. (eds.), Techniques and Territories: New Insights into Mesolithic Cultures, Proceedings of the Round table, November 22-23 2012, Maison de la recherche, Toulouse (France), P@lethnology, 6, 54-64.