Serpentine Pebble (IMAGE)

Vanderbilt University

Serpentine Pebble

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A pebble tool with a bifacially knapped and retouched edge. The stone, called serpentine, is not a local material but likely comes from the coastal cordillera west of Monte Verde. It was found at the older site, MVI, and was made 17,000-19,000 years ago.

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(Courtesy Tom Dillehay)

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(Courtesy Tom Dillehay)

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