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Image Not Available for 38 large obsidian flake implements - showing signs of use, probably as knives an
38 large obsidian flake implements - showing signs of use, probably as knives an
Image Not Available for 38 large obsidian flake implements - showing signs of use, probably as knives an
Object Number 34-103-50/314
Display Title 38 large obsidian flake implements - showing signs of use, probably as knives an
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, obsidian flakes, large, worked
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia
Additional Geographic Terms Abyssinia; Addis Abeba, Plateau near
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 9.2 x 6.9 x 2.2 cm (3 5/8 x 2 11/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 34-103-50/315

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