Abstract
Sibudu has many layers with ages close to 58 000 years ago. One of these, SS, contains large combustion features, at least one putative post hole, and many scrapers clustered around these features. In addition, scrapers and modified ochre co-occur. The scrapers are made from dolerite or hornfels and they vary in size and shape. Traces of ochre were observed on three scrapers during use trace analysis. At least one of the scrapers seems to have been used for processing hide, but all were used on animal products. The presence of ochre-fat on the scrapers is suggestive of a medium used for softening and/or colouring hides. A domestic activity area is implied by the association of scrapers, modified ochre and grindstones around the combustion features.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 19-33 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | South African Archaeological Bulletin |
Volume | 69 |
Issue number | 199 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Combustion features
- Micro-residues
- Middle stone age
- Ochre
- Post holes
- Scrapers
- Sibudu
- Use traces