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Holocene adaptations in West Africa: the Late Stone Age

Early man news • 3/4 • Published In 1978 • Pages: 51-81

By: Shaw, Thurstan.

Abstract
This is an overview of the environment, climate, and lithics for Holocene West Africa. Some subsistence data and a quick review of skeletal remains are also presented. A map usefully lists forty-eight sites, indicating their primary assemblage, and vegetation zone.
Subjects
Culture summary
Geography
Production and supply
tradition
West African Late Stone Age
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2020
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
20,000-3000 BP
Coverage Place
West Africa
Notes
by Thurstan Shaw
Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-81)
LCCN
87648709
LCSH
West African Late Stone Age