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Object Number 34-158-50/1071
Display Title Small leaf-shaped quartzite point with faceted butt - burin?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone projectile point, ovate, chipped base
Classification
  • Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa / <State> / <County> / <City> / Cape St. Blaize
Additional Geographic Terms Cape of Good Hope: Mossel Bay
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.3 x 2.2 x 1 cm (1 5/16 x 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-158-50/1071; Mossel Bay/Cape St. B.; II

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