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Object Number 36-6-50/1597
Display Title 4 obsidian backed blades
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone blade, 1 prismatic, obsidian, backed, 1 wide, tip broken
Classification
  • Prismatic blade
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Aurignacian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya / <State> / <County> / <City> / Gamble's Cave II
Intrasite Phase B
Additional Geographic Terms Elmenteita
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 5.8 x 1.3 x 0.4 cm (2 5/16 x 1/2 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36-6-50/1597
Provenance
Collector East African Archaeological Expedition (1929-1935)
Intermediary Dr. Louis S. B. Leakey (01/13/1936)
Donor Donated by East African Archaeological Expedition (01/13/1936)

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