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Quartzite fist axe made on a large pointed flake
Quartzite fist axe made on a large pointed flake
Object Number 36-96-50/1710
Display Title Quartzite fist axe made on a large pointed flake
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone, large unifacially worked flake
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
  • Levalloisian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Nsongezi
Intrasite N horizon of 100' terrace
Additional Geographic Terms Kagera River; Tanganyika border
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.3 × 9.2 × 7.4 cm (4 13/16 × 3 5/8 × 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/1710; O.17 / S / B

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