An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s6.t4.5

v1.c9.s6.t4.5

In Manipur the surface finds are on locally available rocks such as basalt, diorite, sandstone, shale, schist and quartzite. The tools are made by chipping, pecking and grinding. The technique of sawing is also employed in quadrangular axes. Shouldered axes, quadrangular axes and adzes are the common type, but triangular axes with pointed butt also occur.