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Object Number 54-35-50/10060
Display Title 2 very large elongated stone flakes with notches and signs of use - made by perp
Descriptions
Object Description 2 very large elongated stone flakes with notches and signs of use - made by perpared striking platform/ tortoise core technique
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, notched, used as spokeshaves?
Classification
  • Chipping debris
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: 15.7 x 7 x 2.3 cm (6 3/16 x 2 3/4 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 54-35-50/10060

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