Who Were the Flintknappers? a Study of Individual Characteristics
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5232746 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jenny Stahl (Fracture Analysis Consultants (United States), corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 161-172 |
| Publication date | 2008-09-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Lithic Technology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0197-7261 • E-ISSN: 2051-6185 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01977261.2008.11721066 |
| OpenAlex | W101874843 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 16 |
This is an experimental study focused on learning about personal characteristics of a flintknapper based on the qualities of a projectile point. First, 56 subjects produced a projectile point, filled out a questionnaire, and took a personality test. An analysis followed, which included measurements 0f 43 tool variables. These variables were statistically compared to the data from the questionnaire and personality test, and the results showed significance. Experienced flintknappers, males, and people with a high level of artistic ability made tools that were significantly different from those of their counterparts. These results show that stone tools from the archaeological record contain useful information about the people who made them
Archaeology · Geography · Personality · Projectile point · Action Observation and Synchronization · Applied Psychology · Mathematics · Psychology · Social Psychology · Sport Psychology and Performance · Sports Performance and Training · Geology
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| Citations per year | 0.4 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2011 - 2023 (13) |
| Highly cited | No |