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Image Not Available for 3 quartzite flakes without bulb of percussion showing no signs of use
3 quartzite flakes without bulb of percussion showing no signs of use
Image Not Available for 3 quartzite flakes without bulb of percussion showing no signs of use
Object Number 36-96-50/1617
Display Title 3 quartzite flakes without bulb of percussion showing no signs of use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, not used
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Kafuan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya / Northern Province / Kinoga
Additional Geographic Terms Kafu River, Kampala-Hoima road, about 8 mi downstream from the bridge on the
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.5 x 4.1 x 1.4 cm (2 3/16 x 1 5/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 36-96-50/1617; Kf. II/C

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