Tales of multifunctionality: a systematic quantitative literature review of boomerangs used as retouchers in australian aboriginal cultures

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    From an archaeological point of view, evidence for these wooden implements is scarce (Attenbrow, 2009; Kelly, 1968; Langley et_al, 2016; Luebbers, 1975; McBryde, 1977), and detailed information regarding their function has proved elusive. While evidence for retouched lithic industries is present across the Australian continent (Holdaway and amp; Stern, 2004; McNiven, 1993; Moore, 2004), most previous technological studies are on pressure retouching techniques (see for instance studies on Kimberley Points: Akerman et_al, 2002; Hayes et_al, 2014; Maloney et_al, 2017; Moore, 2015), and none consider the percussion retouch. Bone and wood share similar physical and . . .

     

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