Abstract
Fullagar et al. () use microwear and residues to argue for seed grinding in the late Pleistocene at Lake Mungo. The ten Zanci/Arumpo grindstone fragments in their study represent only three grindstones when conjoined. Grindstones appear to be rare in these assemblages and are small, hand-sized implements. Traces of starch are low, of uncertain taphonomy and not from known economic taxa. The use-polish may indicate grinding of seeds, but these grindstones were used differently to ethnohistorical seed-grinders. Even if seeds were used, this was probably not a seed-based economy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 175-176 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Archaeology in Oceania |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |