Affiliation:
1. Australia Research Centre for Human Evolution Griffith University Brisbane Australia
2. Archaeology, School of Environment and Science Griffith University Brisbane Australia
3. Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research Griffith University Brisbane Australia
4. Wallis Heritage Consulting Sherwood Australia
5. Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation Jabiru Australia
Abstract
AbstractArcheological assemblages of osseous material culture are rare in the Australian context, especially in the north where environmental conditions are not usually conducive to organic preservation. Nevertheless, more than 230 bone artifacts were recovered from the site of Madjedbebe, located in the Mirarr clan estate of the Alligator Rivers region of the Northern Territory. Of these artifacts, 199 have been identified to tool type. Here, we present the analysis of this exceptional assemblage, including the recovery of one‐piece jabbing fishhooks, numerous fishing‐spear tips, fragments of weaving tools, and possible osseous elements originating from ornamental pieces. The size and diversity of the Madjedbebe osseous technology assemblage is unique in the north and provides new insights into the lives of Mirarr peoples over the past 7,000 years.
Funder
Australian Research Council
Subject
Archeology,Anthropology,Archeology
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