| 3 eloueras | Salisbury NSW |  |
The 3 eloueras in the collection are relatively small in size ranging from 5-8cms in length. It is triangular in width and resembles a segment of orange in shape, however, the size and shape can vary considerably. It is similar in tool type to that of the backed blades, and their is still debate by archaeologists regarding wether it is a type of backed blade, McCarthy (1976: p29) "Flakes that bear heavy step chipping on one or more edges have usually been hafted for chisel use". Eloueras are produced from a core and the edges have been chipped, most likely with an implement like a hammerstone
Eloueras occur throughout New South Wales, Queensland and parts of Arnhem land, therefore they essentially belong to the Eastern Regional Sequence (as seen below)
Implement type distribution chart
(McCarthy, 1976: p95)
Features of the Eastern Regional Sequence is that all three phases - Elouerain, Bondaian and Caprtian, have the characteristic of basic flake and blake industry.
