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Object Number 52-17-50/9720
Display Title 2 silt-shale cleavers
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone chipped stone edged tools cleavers, 1 triangular, 1 ovate, angled edge
Classification
  • Cleaver
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Fauresmith
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.3 x 7.7 x 3.3 cm (4 13/16 x 3 1/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 52-17-50/9720; 5/35/V

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