PETREQUIN P. et PETREQUIN A.M., 2016.- The production and circulation of alpine jade axe-heads in : S. Biagetti et F. Lugli, The intangible elements of culture in ethnoarchaeological research. International Congress of Ethnoarchaeology, Rome, 2012, Springer : 47-76. (original) (raw)

This paper examines the production and circulation of alpine jade axe-heads through a review of archaeological and geological research spanning from 1950 to 2005. It discusses the technical and ceremonial uses of these artifacts, highlighting the limitations of existing studies primarily focused on raw material sourcing and circulation while neglecting broader social and historical contexts. The authors advocate for a comprehensive approach integrating both archaeological methods and social sciences to better understand the significance of these artifacts.