Milks, A;
Dinnis, R;
Pope, M;
(2016)
Morpho-metric variability of Early Gravettian tanged “Font-Robert” points, and functional implications.
In:
Multidisciplinary Approaches to the Study of Stone Age Weaponry.
(pp. 135-146).
Springer
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Abstract
Early Gravettian Font-Robert points – tanged tools created on blades – were initially defined as weapon armatures, and this is frequently referred to as their function. However, Font-Robert points have been described as a morphologically variable type, with suggestions that this morphological variability represents a functional variability. Here we discuss this issue with reference to a sample of Early Gravettian tanged artifacts (including Font-Robert points) from Maisières-Canal in Belgium , as well as two similar artifacts from Britain. Although many of the artifacts studied have a morphology and size commensurate with their function as lithic armatures, the majority are apparently unlikely to have functioned within a “complex” projectile technology, which contrasts with measurement data published on Font-Robert points from France . Instead, Font-Robert points from Maisières-Canal and Britain display a notable level of morpho-metric variability. By extension, this suggests a functional variability, a possibility that needs confirmation with use-wear analysis. These Font-Robert points may have served as technologically simpler throwing or thrusting spears, as knives, or as versatile, multi-function tools. Overall, we stress that morpho-metric data complements use-wear studies, when assessing potential projectile function, and can help make an assessment of which artifacts to target for such research techniques.
| Type: | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Title: | Morpho-metric variability of Early Gravettian tanged “Font-Robert” points, and functional implications |
| ISBN: | 9401776016 |
| ISBN-13: | 9789401776011 |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-94-017-7602-8_9 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-7602-8_9 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS > Institute of Archaeology UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS > Institute of Archaeology > Institute of Archaeology ASE |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1520954 |
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