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Stone fist axe (Late Acheulean type)
Stone fist axe (Late Acheulean type)
Object Number 35-32-50/1524
Display Title Stone fist axe (Late Acheulean type)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, fist axe, ovate, pointed butt, thin blade
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Stellenbosch
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Cape of Good Hope; Pniel; Vaal R., on; Kimberly, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.2 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm (4 13/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-32-50/1524; 170; F

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