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Image Not Available for 59 large obsidian blades, flakes, and chips - some showing signs of use and othe
59 large obsidian blades, flakes, and chips - some showing signs of use and othe
Image Not Available for 59 large obsidian blades, flakes, and chips - some showing signs of use and othe
Object Number 34-103-50/313
Display Title 59 large obsidian blades, flakes, and chips - some showing signs of use and othe
Descriptions
Object Description Large obsidian blades, flakes and chips - some showing signs of use
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, obsidian flakes, worked?
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia
Additional Geographic Terms Abyssinia; Addis Abeba, Plateau near
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 3.8 x 1 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 34-103-50/313

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