| Glossary of Small Artifacts | |
| Mata'a
An obsidian crescent with hafting stem, crescents edge is flaked to sharpness or serrated. These were traditionally considered weapons, though its true function is unknown. |
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Obsidian
Tools
Obsidian fragments which show evidence of wear and use-damage. |
| Adzes
Flaked and ground basalt tools, hafted to wooden handles. |
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Coral
Fragments
Most with ground surfaces indicative of abrading tools. |
| Taheta
Pecked, circular depressions in basalt boulders, generally thought to be water catchment basins. |
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Hammerstones
Made of fine-grained basalt, used to flake obsidian and basalt. |
| Paenga
Individual stone slabs, formerly of habitation structures, not associated with other features.
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Grinding
Stones
Basalt slabs with ground or polished surfaces. |