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Large stone cleaver made on flake (quartzite) prepared striking platform tortoi
Large stone cleaver made on flake (quartzite) prepared striking platform tortoi
Object Number 54-35-50/10046
Display Title Large stone cleaver made on flake (quartzite) prepared striking platform tortoi
Descriptions
Object Description Large stone cleaver made on flake (quartzite) prepared striking platform tortoise core technique
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, cleaver, ovate, large
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: 18.5 x 14.9 x 4.1 cm (7 5/16 x 5 7/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54-35-50/10046

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