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2 medium-sized stone cleavers made on flakes (quartzite) - butt thinned by retou
2 medium-sized stone cleavers made on flakes (quartzite) - butt thinned by retou
Object Number 54-35-50/10045
Display Title 2 medium-sized stone cleavers made on flakes (quartzite) - butt thinned by retou
Descriptions
Object Description 2 medium-sized stone cleavers made on flakes (quartzite) - butt thinned by retouch
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tools, cleavers, roughly ovate, thinned butts
Classification
  • Cleaver
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Final Acheulian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Tabalbelat region: Morocco, Southern and Aoulef, Oasis of; between W frontier of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 10.3 x 4.1 cm (6 11/16 x 4 1/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 54-35-50/10045

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