Scraper (archaeology)
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In prehistoric archaeology, scrapers are unifacial tools thought to have been used for hideworking and woodworking. Many lithic analysts maintain that the only true scrapers are defined on the base of
Scraper - Aurignacian - Muséum of Toulouse
Convex transverse scraper
Grattoir de côté
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In archaeology, a grattoir de côté is a ridged variety of steep-scraper distinguished by a working edge on one side. They were found at various archaeological sites in Lebanon including Ain Cheikh and
Scraper (archaeology)
…and usually are those that were worked on the distal ends of blades—i.e., "end scrapers" (French: grattoir). Other scrapers include the so-called "side scrapers" or racloirs, which are made on the longest side of a flake, and notched scrapers, which have a cleft on either side that may have been used to attach…
Grattoir de côté. A carinated steep-scraper with a racloir on one of the sides. Found at Jdeideh II, Lebanon. Brown Cretaceous flint