Wood Technology: Production Sequences and Use of Woody Raw Materials among Hunter-Gatherer Patagonian Groups (Argentina)

Fermé, Laura Caruso; Civalero, María Teresa; Aschero, Carlos

doi:10.1080/14614103.2021.1911769

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“…This analysis enabled to identify certain type of traces, such as a bright polish over the edges and the presence of a polish (in longitudinal and horizontal direction) in concrete areas of the surface. The record of these types of polish, their localization and orientation could evidence activities related to the hafting of these artifacts (Caruso Fermé and Aschero, 2020; Caruso Fermé et al, 2021). These results suggest that these artifacts would be linked to the need for providing a good support to a certain type of piece that would subsequently be typed up giving a better hold (Caruso Fermé and Aschero, 2020; Caruso Fermé et al, 2021).…”

Section: The Cerro Casa De Piedra 7 Site (Also Abbreviated As Ccp7)mentioning

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“…Generally, the recovery of wooden artifacts occurs in waterlogged contexts and in archeological deposits with highly humid sediments (e.g. Bosch et al, 2000, 2011; Caruso Fermé et al, 2021; Cesari et al, 2012; Chatzitoulousis, 2006, 2008a, 2008b; Facorellis et al, 2014; Fugazzola Delpino, 2002; Fugazzola Delpino and Mineo, 1995; Guilaine and Et Briois, 2005; Huerta PIqué i et al, 2014; Knapp, 2010; López Bultó, 2015; Lopez Bulto et al, 2020a, 2020b; Palomo et al, 2013; Sampson et al, 2012). In these cases, as the wood is submerged in water during long periods of time, it loses part of its components (cellulose and hemicellulose) due to hydrolysis, acquiring a soft consistence without mechanic resistance (e.g.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The studies also showed the recurring presence of certain technological features and traces that suggest the existence of production sequences related to the development of a wood technology. (Caruso Fermé, 2021; Caruso Fermé et al, 2021; Caruso Fermé and Aschero, 2020).…”

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3D digitization and archaeobotanical analysis of wooden artifacts

Fermé

Bagur

2023

The Holocene

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The study of wooden artifacts recovered in dry context is scarce. The objective of this work is to identify morphometric patterns in wooden artifacts and to evaluate their relationship with the technological manufacturing processes. To this end, wooden artifacts were analyzed from the site Cerro Casa de Piedra 7, through the 3D scanning, calculation of curvature directions and archaeobotanical analysis. These artifacts are associated to hunter-gatherer groups and different occupations of the early Holocene. The results obtained show, on the one hand, the efficiency of the use of these techniques in the analysis of wooden artifacts recovered in completely dry contexts. The use of 3D scanning techniques showed that they can improve the analysis of manufacturing traces and/or use of wooden artifacts and the possibility of simulating the obtained results by computer. On the other hand, they show the existence of morphometric patterns, sustained in time, which are related to the manufacturing of the artifacts from the Cerro Casa de Piedra 7. In summary, the archaeobotanical analysis methodology presented and developed in this work allows its application to the study of different woody materials regardless of their chronology and recovery site.

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3D digitization and archaeobotanical analysis of wooden artifacts

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2023

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“…They include shaped objects without a clear function, as well as those interpreted as digging sticks, weapons, fire drills, tool handles, hearth structures, poison applicators and dwelling structures (e.g. Aranguren et al 2018;Bamforth 2017;Carbonell & Castro-Curel 1992;Caruso-Fermé et al 2021;d'Errico et al 2012;López-Bultó & Piqué Huerta 2018;Nadel et al 2006;Rios-Garaizar et al 2018;Schoch et al 2015;Vidal-Matutano et al 2021). Yet, in comparison with stone and bone tool technologies, a technological approach to wooden tools from archaeological sites attributed to stone-tool using cultures remains under-developed; it lacks established nomenclature and protocols, and there is a dearth of experimental and ethnographic comparative datasets.…”

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“…This glossary and code relies upon ongoing research and experience of the authors, alongside recent publications that also undertake systematic analyses and descriptions of wood technologies and traces from stone-tool using cultures (e.g. Aranguren et al 2018;Bamforth et al 2018;Caruso-Fermé et al 2021;López-Bultó et al 2020;Martellotta et al 2021;Vidal-Matutano et al 2021). While it forms the foundation for our ongoing analysis and documentation of the wet and conserved woods from the Pleistocene site of Schöningen (Germany), we hope it may also provide a means for collaboration and communication with those working on wood from other Pleistocene and Holocene sites.…”

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Wood technology: a Glossary and Code for analysis of archaeological wood from stone tool cultures

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Böhner³

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A technological approach to the analysis of wooden artefacts from stone-tool using cultures remains underdeveloped relative to technologies from other materials such as stone and bone. However, in recent years archaeologists have begun to approach wood assemblages in a systematic manner, including macro- and micro-analyses of traces, and conducting experiments to build reference samples on manufacturing, use and taphonomy. However, there is as yet a lack of established nomenclature that would facilitate intra-site comparisons. Therefore, this glossary and associated code is a first step to initiate a synthesis and standardisation of analytical terms for early wood technologies from stone-tool cultures. An agreement and clear definition of terms is useful to avoid confusion and overlaps pertaining to all phases that help us understand the biography of wooded artefacts. This glossary and code relies both on the collective expertise of the authors as well as on existing publications, particularly those reflecting recent systematic analyses and descriptions of wood technologies and traces from stone-tool using cultures. As a work in progress, we hope to collaborate and communicate with others working on archaeological wood, particularly pertaining to assemblages from stone-tool using cultures.

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