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Image Not Available for 4 utilized quartzite flakes with bulbs of percussion
4 utilized quartzite flakes with bulbs of percussion
Image Not Available for 4 utilized quartzite flakes with bulbs of percussion
Object Number 36-96-50/1741
Display Title 4 utilized quartzite flakes with bulbs of percussion
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, bulb of percussion, used
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Levalloisian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Eastern Province / <County> / <City> / Walasi Hill
Intrasite 0" - 6" in subsurface rubble
Additional Geographic Terms North Bugishu; Mt. Elgon, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm (1 15/16 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 36-96-50/1741; W.b.F. /2461; W.b.F./2487; W.b.F./2487

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