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2 small stone cleavers made on flakes by prepared striking platform/ tortoise co
2 small stone cleavers made on flakes by prepared striking platform/ tortoise co
Object Number 54-35-50/10047
Display Title 2 small stone cleavers made on flakes by prepared striking platform/ tortoise co
Descriptions
Object Description 2 small stone cleavers made on flakes by prepared striking platform/ tortoise core technique
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tools, cleavers, oval, on flakes
Classification
  • Cleaver
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Final Acheulian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Tabalbelat region: Morocco, Southern and Aoulef, Oasis of; between W frontier of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.4 x 9.8 x 4.2 cm (4 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 54-35-50/10047

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