Selection preferences for animal species used in bone-tool-manufacturing strategies in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Animal symbolism is a prominent feature of many human societies globally. In some cases, these symbolic attributes manifest in the technological domain, influencing the decision to use the bones of certain animals and not others for tool manufacture. In southern Africa, animals feature prominently i...

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Main Authors: Justin Bradfield, Andrew C Kitchener, Michael Buckley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249296