The reference collection consists of about 16,000 artefacts and aims to show lithic technology as a production process. It contains experimentally produced and copied lithic artefacts, corresponding to artefact material found at Stone Age sites in Norway.
The collection can be used as reference material for research, cultural heritage management and excavations, and for educational purposes.
The collection contains both physical objects and downloadable digital resources.
Main topics in the collection
- Technology – blank- and tool production from different parts of the Stone Age
- Artefact types
- Lithic raw materials
- Course in lithic technology
Book access to the collection
For employees at the Museum of Cultural History
Employees at the Museum of Cultural History can book access to the reference collection at our internal webpages (please use your UiO log in information).
Other researchers and students
The collection is also available for researchers and university masterstudents outside of the Museum of Cultural History. Please send your application by e-mail to referansesamling@khm.uio.no, and remember to include the purpose of use and institutional affiliation in your application
Topics in the reference collection
The collection is marked with L-numbers and categorised as eleven main categories:
About the reference collection
The reference collection contains the common production methods and techniques used during the Norwegian Stone Age, examples from all stages of production, , different tool types as well as an extensive collection of lithic raw materials from Scandinavia. The collection also includes examples of tools used in the production of lithic artefacts, skill levels, and specially designed courses in lithic technology and basic terminology.
The reference collection comprise experiments carried out by several flint knappers. Archaeologist Dr. Lotte Eigeland has produced a large portion of the reproductions and experiments in the collection, while archaeologist Morten Kutschera has produced several tailored experiments for the collection. In addition, several archaeologists have donated experiments and raw material samples. Dr. Lotte Eigeland has systematized the collection.
Contact
Please contact us if you have any enquiries about the reference collection or if you would like to donate material: referansesamling@khm.uio.no