EARLY MAN 
Fig. 9 shows a typical Bedford implement, of ovate form, worked on 
both sides. 
Fig. ga shows a chisel or wedge-shaped implement of a somewhat 
uncommon form. 
Fig. 10 shows an implement resembling in shape a hafted dagger 
The stone from which it was made was obviously selected for its convenient 
natural handle. It was probably used for piercing and cutting. 
Fig. 11 shows an implement naturally perforated with a round hole 
at the base. The stone from which it was made was probably selected 
for this peculiarity. 
Fic. 11. 
In fig. 12 is shown a chopper-like implement, the natural crust of 
the flint being left at the base for convenience of handling. 
Fig. 13 shows an ovate, much abraded, dull, opaque brown im- 
plement, probably of the greatest palzolithic antiquity as regards 
Britain, but as no glacial strie are found on implements of this class in 
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Fic. 13. 
Bedfordshire they are probably post-glacial. Pointed forms also occur. 
Implements and flakes of this age were sometimes reflaked or repointed 
by later races of palzolithic men. 
Fig. 14 shows an implement apparently suitable for hammering or 
smashing bones. 
In fig. 15 are given views of two scrapers, made as usual from flakes. 
The scraping edges are indicated at aa. The bulb of percussion is on 
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