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EARLY MAN Fig. 9 shows a typical Bedford implement, of ovate form, worked on both sides. Fig. 9A shows a chisel or wedge-shaped implement of a somewhat uncommon form. Fig. 10 shows an implement resembling in shape a hafted dagger The stone from which it was made was obviously selected for its convenient natural handle. It was probably used for piercing and cutting. Fig. 1 1 shows an implement naturally perforated with a round hole at the base. The stone from which it was made was probably selected for this peculiarity. In fig. 12 is shown a chopper-like implement, the natural crust of the flint being left at the base for convenience of handling. Fig. 13 shows an ovate, much abraded, dull, opaque brown im- plement, probably of the greatest paleolithic antiquity as regards Britain, but as no glacial stria? are found on implements of this class in Fig. 13. Fig. 14. Bedfordshire they are probably post-glacial. Pointed forms also occur. Implements and flakes of this age were sometimes rerlaked or repointed by later races of palaeolithic men. Fig. 14 shows an implement apparently suitable for hammering or smashing bones. In fig. 1 5 are given views of two scrapers, made as usual from flakes. The scraping edges are indicated at a a. The bulb of percussion is on 149