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
Racloir
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In archaeology, a racloir, also known as racloirs sur talon, is a type of flint tool made by prehistoric peoples.
Scraper (archaeology)
…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 them to…
Type of Mousterian Racloir
Racloir from Galería (TG11) of Atapuerca