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Object Number 34-158-50/1060
Display Title Large fist axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone chipped stone biface fist axe ovate, pointed large, butt with cleaver edge
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Stellenbosch
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa / Orange Free State / <County> / <City> / Pniel
Additional Geographic Terms Cape of Good Hope; Vaal River
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.4 x 7.9 x 3.3 cm (5 11/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-158-50/1060; Pniel. (Vaal. R.);III

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