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Oval stone pestle - ostrich egg shaped, used for pounding
Oval stone pestle - ostrich egg shaped, used for pounding
Object Number 36-1-50/1833
Display Title Oval stone pestle - ostrich egg shaped, used for pounding
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone pestle, large, ovate, orange, tapered ends, ends broken
Classification
  • Pestle
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / French West Africa / <State> / <County> / <City> / Aouker
Africa / Mauritania / <State> / <County> / <City> / Aouker
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 11 x 11 cm (6 11/16 x 4 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-1-50/1833; Aouker

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