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Secondly, natural breakage pattern of bone, in pointed form was also picked up for use. These conclusions were derived at by conducting micro-wear studies on specimens. It was also found that the number of finished tools was very limited in the Neolithic phase (Fig. 14). The tools were made out of the long limb bones of animals. The cortexed part or the outer part of the bones was suitable for making points and needles etc. The cancellous portion which is placed in the middle part of the bones needs to be avoided with a view to retaining toughness.