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Object Number
54-35-50/10062
Display Title
6 large irregular stone flakes made by perpared striking platform/ tortoise core
Descriptions
Object Description
6 large irregular stone flakes made by perpared striking platform/ tortoise core technique
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, some used as spokeshaves?
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: 12.6 x 9.5 x 2.7 cm (4 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity
6
Label on object
54-35-50/10062
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