The performance of tranchet blows at the Late Middle Paleolithic site of Grotte de la Verpilliere I (Saone-et-Loire, France).

ABSTRACT: This paper focuses on the technological characteristics of Keilmesser with a lateral tranchet blow modification on the cutting edge. It examines the underlying technological production of these bifacial objects: this implies the evaluation of their working stage succession, as well as produced forms necessary for the execution of tranchet blow performance. Furthermore, it offers a techno-morphological description of these enigmatic tools. The Keilmesser with tranchet blow and corresponding blanks of tranchet blows from Grotte de la Verpillière I in Germolles (Saône-et-Loire, France) are used as case study. The collection of Keilmesser with tranchet blow and corresponding blanks of tranchet blow has been massively expanded with new fieldwork and the review of ancient assemblages. The majori

SUBMITTER: Frick JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5708829 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature