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Object Number 36-96-50/1702
Display Title Big crude unfinished fist axe partially worked on one side
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, fist axe, 1 side partially worked, unfinished
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: 17.5 x 9.8 x 8.3 cm (6 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/1702; ).8/S

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