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Experimental replication and archaeological analysis ofHawaiian adzes and associated debitage
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6038600 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chris Clarkson (0000-0001-7363-0722), Ceri Shipton (0000-0002-4224-9467, The University of Queensland), Marshall Weisler (0000-0002-2336-2544, The University of Queensland) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 71-84 |
| Publication date | 2015-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Archaeology in Oceania/Archæology & physical anthropology in Oceania (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0728-4896 • E-ISSN: 1834-4453 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/arco.5056 |
| OpenAlex | W1820217619 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 17 |
| References cited | 15 |
We report our attempts to experimentally replicate 25 fine‐grained basaltHawaiian quadrangular adzes using freehand percussion. We document the techniques, stages and distinctive debitage resulting from each stage of the reduction process. While the later experimental adzes in our series reproduced theHawaiian quadrangular adze with accuracy, we were unable to achieve the level of finesse seen in some finished archaeological specimens. Our experiments, and the gap between our own results and the finest examples seen in some archaeological collections, indicates the very high levels of skill needed to make the most refinedHawaiian adzes, and supports the notion that some adze makers were undoubtedly specialists. Our experimental work complements another study of archaeological adzes that examines the technological strategies and the cumulative addition of morphological elements to adzes during manufacture. We hope this study will serve as a useful benchmark for objectively and systematically comparing quadrangular adze technology acrossHawai‘i and throughoutPolynesia, leading to a better understanding of regional and temporal variation in adze technology
Archaeology · Debitage · Replicate · Replication (statistics · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Computer Science · Geology and Paleoclimatology Research · History · Mathematics · Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies · Geology
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| Unique citing works | 17 |
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| Citations per year | 1,55 |
| Citation span | 2015 - 2026 (12) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 16 |