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Small oval quartzite fist axe with point broken off - chipped on both sides
Small oval quartzite fist axe with point broken off - chipped on both sides
Object Number 36-96-50/1697
Display Title Small oval quartzite fist axe with point broken off - chipped on both sides
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, fist axe, oval, 1 side flatter, point broken off
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
  • Levalloisian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Nsongezi
Intrasite N horizon of 100' terrace
Additional Geographic Terms Kagera River; Tanganyika border
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.2 x 8.7 x 3.6 cm (4 13/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/1697; O.8./S

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