Thumb Scraper

Certain tasks demanded the use of particular tools. This stone tool was commonly used for detailed hide preparation and processing. It is often called a “thumb scraper” in reference to its small thumb-like size [coin included to show size]. It was manufactured using a unifacial pressure flaking technique from a larger chalcedony percussion flake. Chalcedony is a cryptocrystalline silica stone type locally available throughout Nez Perce Country.