Robert Fullmer Anthro 381.Final project Dec. 18, 1988Laboratory Analysis of Kauakahi Adze Workshop(Site no. 30-07-4000)The purpose of this research is to determine through the use of spread sheets, photos and general observations if the adze preforms found at site 30-07-4000 were constructed by apprentices. Procedure for analysis The adzes from Kauakahi were divided into ten groups by cross-section. There were nine types of cross-sections identified, the last group is identified by OUT. This was a group of non-diagnosed adzes because of either early stage of completion, or because of damage. There were only three of these tools used in the analysis. There were a total of 56 tools used from the 60 tools found. Four attributes looked for in the tools:
The data retrieved from these observations will be used to help determine the manufacturing techniques of the adzes found at the Kauakahi Site. Conclusions The connection between these two groups and areas should be indicate that these areas were used for teaching apprentices. The large number of broken and unbroken preforms that were left behind and the amount of flake scatters are evidence that the preforms of these areas were made by apprentices. In prehistoric Hawaii, rocks were sacred to the Hawaiians. Good quality basalt was hard to find. The quality of the rock that was left behind was not that good. It is soft and chipped easily which was evident because of the large number of fresh chips in the preforms. |