Edisto River Edgefield ScraperA scraper made from a broken spear. Even ancient Native Americans believed in recycling! Seen often enough to have a name - this particular style is called an Edgefield Scraper.
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Artifact Type
| Scraper |
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Location
| Colleton County, South Carolina, USA |
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Length
| 1 5/8 inches |
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Width
| 1 1/4 inches |
| ID | 3823 |
| Member | dw |
| Date Added | 9/29/2010 |
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| Notice the flaking along the break to create a sharp edge as well as the finger-hold. |
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