Archaeological discoveries

What kind of tools did the Chumash?

Stone Tools:

* Chipped Stone Tools: The Chumash used a variety of chipped stone tools made from locally available materials such as chert, quartz, and obsidian.

>-Projectile Points: These were used for hunting and fishing.

>-Scrapers: Used for processing hides, plants and other materials.

>- Knives: Used for a variety of cutting and slicing tasks.

>- Drills: Used for drilling holes in wood, bone, and shell.

>- Axes: Used for chopping and splitting wood.

* Ground Stone Tools: These were made by grinding and polishing stone to create a smooth surface.

>- Metates and Manos: Used for grinding seeds, nuts and other plant materials into flour.

>- Mortars and Pestles: Used for crushing and pounding various substances.

>- Soapstone Bowls and Pipes: Used for cooking, storage, and ceremonial purposes.

Tools Made from Organic Materials:

* Bone and Antler Tools:

>-Awls: Used for piercing and drilling.

>- Harpoons: Used for spearfishing.

>-Fishhooks: Used for fishing.

>-Needles: Used for sewing.

* Shell Tools:

>- Knives: Used as cutting implements.

>- Scrapers: Used for scraping hides and other materials.

>- Beads: Used for decoration and trade.

* Wooden Tools:

>- Bows and Arrows: Used for hunting and warfare.

>-Clubs: Used as weapons and tools.

>-Digging Sticks: Used for digging holes for planting, gathering roots and other purposes.

>-Canoes and Paddle: Used for transportation and fishing.