Determining prehistoric skin processing technologies : the macro and microscopic characteristics of experimental samples
Bibliographie
- Auteurs : Emmerich Kamper Theresa ;
- ISBN : 90-8890-836-2, 978-90-8890-836-1, 90-8890-837-0, 978-90-8890-837-8
- Sujets : Tannage, Cuirs et peaux, Outils préhistoriques, Archéologie
- Langue(s) : Anglais
- Description matérielle : 1 vol. (249 p.), : Ill., 28 cm
- Pays de publication : Pays-Bas
Notes
La ressource est également disponible en version électronique ; Bibliogr. p. 237-249
Résumé
The importance of skin processing technologies in the history and expansion of humankind cannot be overstated, yet these technologies can be difficult to identify in the archaeological record. This research outlines the development of a systematic, non-destructive method for identifying the tanning technologies used to produce prehistoric skin artefacts. The approach combines extensive archaeological research and over 25 years of the author's personal tanning experience.The method employs observations of an extensive sample reference collection, both macroscopic and microscopic, to produce a database of defining characteristics for six tannage types, from a large geographic area and time frame