BIP! Finder - Non-destructive analysis of archaeological ochre: a preliminary application to the Middle Stone Age site of Diepkloof Rock Shelter (South Africa)

2013 • Non-destructive analysis of archaeological ochre: a preliminary application to the Middle Stone Age site of Diepkloof Rock Shelter (South Africa)

Authors: Dayet, Laure; Daniel, Floréal; Guibert, Pierre; Texier, Pierre-Jean

Venue: Open Journal of Archaeometry

Type: Publication

Abstract: A number of ochre pieces were found from the Middle Stone Age (MSA) in southern Africa, leading to recent debates about the use of this material. The relevant question behind such a debate lies in the role of ochre in early modern human societies. Technical, socio-economical and symbolic aspects might be associated with ochre processing and use. Ochre pieces showing signs of use-wear found on MSA sites are the main witnesses of such activities. That is why our work has focused on the study of ochre pieces, especially on the issue of the raw mat... (read more)

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Topics: Archaeology

DOI: 10.4081/arc.2013.e19

External links: Crossref OpenAIRE

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