Tuesday, February 04, 2025

Stone tools discarded together - Las Vegas area desert

 
After some thought, I think it might have been me who modified this collection of tools. Some have the lighter side upwards- meaning desert varnish is on the lower side - so the pieces were turned over recently.

That said, I note a couple of things: these are butchering tools that were likely made and used to butcher one carcass. Also this is the second assemblage I have found, of butchering tools collected together after use. This suggest the possibility of a small group working together, then performing a ritual. 

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