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Image Not Available for 12 Fragments (three broken) of long-bone shafts with signs of use such as fine s
12 Fragments (three broken) of long-bone shafts with signs of use such as fine s
Image Not Available for 12 Fragments (three broken) of long-bone shafts with signs of use such as fine s
Object Number 52-16-50/12022
Display Title 12 Fragments (three broken) of long-bone shafts with signs of use such as fine s
Descriptions
Object Description 12 Fragments (three broken) of long-bone shafts with signs of use such as fine striations, incisions, peckmarks and edgewear suggesting use as anvils, scrapers, etc.
Inventory Description Organic, bone, faunal remains, some petrified
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mousterian?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tunisia
Additional Geographic Terms Oued Akarit
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 10.2 x 6 x 3.7 cm (4 x 2 3/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 16
Label on object 52-16-50/12022

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