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Object Number 36-96-50/1682
Display Title Almond-shaped quartzite fist axe made on large flake
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, fist axe, ovate, large, on flake, blade chipped
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Nsongezi
Intrasite Surface find - but M horizon tool
Additional Geographic Terms Kagera River; Tanganyika border
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 12.2 x 4.5 cm (6 1/2 x 4 13/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/1682; N.S

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