Adzes
Details
Context
Description
Details
Title: Adzes
Date: Neolithic
Provenance:Khasi-Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
Medium: Schist – Stone
Dimensions(mm): 96 x 75 x 14
Weight:126 gm
Source of Acquisition: Surface Collection
Credit Line: Mr.Y.S.Sanathana, Assam
Accession Number: PIF/00ST13
Context
The Neolithic period in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya is characterized by the development of ground and chipped stone tools, marking a transition toward a more settled, agricultural lifestyle.
Description
Chipped Neolithic adzes from the Khasi-Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya feature intact side flaking, which aids in identifying the types of tools used by Neolithic communities in Northeast India.
