Hoes or Adzes? Experimental Reproduction and Uses of Deer Antler Tools from the Bronze Age Terramara of Pragatto (Italy)

This research aimed to evaluate the hypotheses related to the production and possible uses of a class of deer antler tools from the Bronze Age Terramara of Pragatto (Italy). These bevel-ended instruments are traditionally considered handled hoes, related to agricultural purposes such as tillage. The...

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Autores principales:	Arianna Durante, Sara Maria Stellacci, Alessio Pellegrini, Antonella de Angelis, Federico Scacchetti
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Publicado:	EXARC 2021
Materias:	antler bronze age italy tools tool traces use wear analysis Museums. Collectors and collecting AM1-501 Archaeology CC1-960
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:436b638145814947a85016b89a5142b22021-12-01T14:42:35ZHoes or Adzes? Experimental Reproduction and Uses of Deer Antler Tools from the Bronze Age Terramara of Pragatto (Italy)2212-8956https://doaj.org/article/436b638145814947a85016b89a5142b22021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://exarc.net/ark:/88735/10606https://doaj.org/toc/2212-8956This research aimed to evaluate the hypotheses related to the production and possible uses of a class of deer antler tools from the Bronze Age Terramara of Pragatto (Italy). These bevel-ended instruments are traditionally considered handled hoes, related to agricultural purposes such as tillage. The aim of this work was to provide an alternative interpretation of their function, possibly linked to the different morphology of their active areas. A first experimental protocol was developed to create a reference collection of the archaeological antler tools to provide information on the manufacturing technology adopted by the ancient craftsmen approximately 3500 years ago. The second stage of the experiment allowed us to assess the potential versatility of the replicated artefacts from a functional point of view, as some of them have also shown great effectiveness in woodworking activities. The final comparison between traces through a microscopic analysis of the surfaces was essential to support this latter functional hypothesis. This study allowed us to determine which tools and methods were required to produce these artefacts and, ultimately, to identify their possible multifunctions, offering perspectives in understanding their economic role within the Pragatto population.Arianna DuranteSara Maria StellacciAlessio PellegriniAntonella de AngelisFederico ScacchettiEXARCarticleantlerbronze ageitalytoolstool tracesuse wear analysisMuseums. Collectors and collectingAM1-501ArchaeologyCC1-960ENEXARC Journal, Iss 2021/4 (2021)
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topic	antler bronze age italy tools tool traces use wear analysis Museums. Collectors and collecting AM1-501 Archaeology CC1-960
spellingShingle	antler bronze age italy tools tool traces use wear analysis Museums. Collectors and collecting AM1-501 Archaeology CC1-960 Arianna Durante Sara Maria Stellacci Alessio Pellegrini Antonella de Angelis Federico Scacchetti Hoes or Adzes? Experimental Reproduction and Uses of Deer Antler Tools from the Bronze Age Terramara of Pragatto (Italy)
description	This research aimed to evaluate the hypotheses related to the production and possible uses of a class of deer antler tools from the Bronze Age Terramara of Pragatto (Italy). These bevel-ended instruments are traditionally considered handled hoes, related to agricultural purposes such as tillage. The aim of this work was to provide an alternative interpretation of their function, possibly linked to the different morphology of their active areas. A first experimental protocol was developed to create a reference collection of the archaeological antler tools to provide information on the manufacturing technology adopted by the ancient craftsmen approximately 3500 years ago. The second stage of the experiment allowed us to assess the potential versatility of the replicated artefacts from a functional point of view, as some of them have also shown great effectiveness in woodworking activities. The final comparison between traces through a microscopic analysis of the surfaces was essential to support this latter functional hypothesis. This study allowed us to determine which tools and methods were required to produce these artefacts and, ultimately, to identify their possible multifunctions, offering perspectives in understanding their economic role within the Pragatto population.
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author	Arianna Durante Sara Maria Stellacci Alessio Pellegrini Antonella de Angelis Federico Scacchetti
author_facet	Arianna Durante Sara Maria Stellacci Alessio Pellegrini Antonella de Angelis Federico Scacchetti
author_sort	Arianna Durante
title	Hoes or Adzes? Experimental Reproduction and Uses of Deer Antler Tools from the Bronze Age Terramara of Pragatto (Italy)
title_short	Hoes or Adzes? Experimental Reproduction and Uses of Deer Antler Tools from the Bronze Age Terramara of Pragatto (Italy)
title_full	Hoes or Adzes? Experimental Reproduction and Uses of Deer Antler Tools from the Bronze Age Terramara of Pragatto (Italy)
title_fullStr	Hoes or Adzes? Experimental Reproduction and Uses of Deer Antler Tools from the Bronze Age Terramara of Pragatto (Italy)
title_full_unstemmed	Hoes or Adzes? Experimental Reproduction and Uses of Deer Antler Tools from the Bronze Age Terramara of Pragatto (Italy)
title_sort	hoes or adzes? experimental reproduction and uses of deer antler tools from the bronze age terramara of pragatto (italy)
publisher	EXARC
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/436b638145814947a85016b89a5142b2
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Hoes or Adzes? Experimental Reproduction and Uses of Deer Antler Tools from the Bronze Age Terramara of Pragatto (Italy)

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