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Object Number 36-96-50/1818
Display Title Heavy quartzite flake implement
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, side scraper, on flake, curved long edge
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Hillside rubble
Additional Geographic Terms Nsongezi, near; Kagera River, on the; Tanganyika border
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 0.8 x 13.6 x 5.3 cm (5/16 x 5 3/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/1818; Kg. 28./D

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