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Object Number 54-35-50/10055
Display Title 2 medium-sized rectangular flakes with edge-chipping and fine retouching; made b
Descriptions
Object Description 2 medium-sized rectangular flakes with edge-chipping and fine retouching; made by prepared striking platform/ tortoise core technique
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, retouched, 1 concave spokeshave?
Classification
  • Chipping debris
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: 5.3 x 10.7 x 2.6 cm (2 1/16 x 4 3/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 54-35-50/10055

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