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Image Not Available for Pebble - similar to Oldowan pebble tool - human?
Pebble - similar to Oldowan pebble tool - human?
Image Not Available for Pebble - similar to Oldowan pebble tool - human?
Object Number 36-96-50/1635
Display Title Pebble - similar to Oldowan pebble tool - human?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone modified lithic, tortoiseback core?
Classification
  • Modified Lithic
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: 4.4 x 6.9 x 6.5 cm (1 3/4 x 2 11/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/1635; Kf. X/B-

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