What sort of seed grinding at Pleistocene Lake Mungo?

M. A. Smith*

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)175-176
Number of pages2
JournalArchaeology in Oceania
Volume50
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2015
Externally publishedYes

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