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Object Number 52-17-50/9733
Display Title 2 chert small points with steeply retouched edges
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone chipped stone projectile points triangular retouched edges, 1 broken
Classification
  • Triangular Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mangosian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Orange Free State; Modderpoort; Ladybrand District
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 1.2 x 0.5 cm (1 3/16 x 1/2 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 52-17-50/9733; 3/39/1

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