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The Volgu Biface Score:
 
From 20000-15000 BC, (Solutrean period)
found at Le Volgu, France.   This example of
percussion technique is the higest scoring blade
we have graded.
 
The Volgu Biface

Length 13 3/4 inch
Width   3 13/32 inch
Diameter 1/4 inch

1)430 pts
2)467.5 pts
3)936 pts        13.6/1 ratio
4)2250 pts       55/1 ratio

Total-4083.5 pts
            

 

                                         

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