Barham, L. (1995). Making the Most of a Radial Core. Lithics 14. Vol 14, pp. 9-14.

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Title:		 Making the Most of a Radial Core
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Subtitle:		 The Topknot Flake
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Issue:		 Lithics 14
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Series:		 Lithics
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Volume:		 14
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Number of Pages:		 33
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Page Start/End:		 9 - 14
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Publication Type:		 Journal
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Abstract:		 Radial flaking is one of the oldest core reduction techniques known in the manufacture of stone tools. The cores are distinctive as are their flakes, marked by convergent dorsal scars. This paper proposes an additional identifying attribute of radial flaking, a core rejuvenation flake distinguished by its pyramidal shape and by its method of removal. The radial rejuvenation flake was recognised in a recently excavated Middle Stone Age assemblage from Mumbwa Caves, central Zambia. Experimental knapping of vein quartz suggested an origin for the flake and its role in the process of radial flaking. The steps involved in rejuvenating a radial core add to the complexity of this ancient technology and suggest some behavioural implications which are examined in this article. Regardless of its temporal and spatial distribution, the 'topknot' flake demonstrates the potential of seemingly unpromising waste material to contribute to the study of human behaviour.
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Author:		 Lawrence Barham
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Year of Publication:		 1995
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Flakes (Auto Detected Subject)
Cores (Auto Detected Subject)
Flake (Auto Detected Subject)
Stone Tools (Auto Detected Subject)
Middle Stone Age (Auto Detected Temporal)
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Created Date:		 31 Jul 2014