Middle Stone Age pièces esquillées from Sibudu Cave, South Africa: an initial micro-residue study

► On the ten pièces esquillées from Sibudu Cave I found use-related micro-residues. ► The majority of the use-related micro-residues are animal remains. ► It is likely that the pièces esquillées in this study were used on animal material. ► It is likely that the pieces were tools or by-products that were used as tools.