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Biface. Photo by Clint Gilchrist, Pinedale Online.

Biface

Bifacially flaked tool made from tabular chert, believed to be of local origin, called Wilkins Peak, a formation of the Eocene chert. It may have functioned as a cutting or scraping tool. Closer edge-wear analysis would be needed to suggest tool function.

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