ABSTRACT

To accurately replicate highly complex, flaked stone artifacts using the same raw materials as the original artifacts is a challenge for any present-day flintknapper. Replication of individual bifacial points from a Bronze Age burial mound in Wales led to further study of the artifacts. Integrating experimental replication, technological analysis, x-ray fluorescence, and geometric morphometry, we conducted a study of the bifacial points from the Breach Farm site. Results revealed two technological traditions; the technological details of the production sequences; possible use of a source of Greensand chert in France as raw material on both shores of the English Channel; no evidence of practical use or post-depositional damage; and the considerable expertise of the flintknapper(s). This study suggests contact across the English Channel involving people from Armorica (France) by trade or tribute, and it supports interpretations of production of these artifacts for mortuary contexts rather than functional use as arrowpoints.

摘要

使用与原始文物相同的原材料准确复制高度复杂的片状石制品对于当今的任何火石制造者来说都是一项挑战。从威尔士青铜时代的墓葬中复制单个双面点导致了对文物的进一步研究。结合实验复制、技术分析、X 射线荧光和几何形态测量，我们对 Breach Farm 现场的双面点进行了研究。结果揭示了两种技术传统；生产序列的技术细节；可能在英吉利海峡两岸使用法国的一种绿砂燧石作为原料；没有实际使用或沉积后损坏的证据；以及打火机的大量专业知识。