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Silicified sandstone rough nodule worked at both ends into chisel - 4 1/2"
Silicified sandstone rough nodule worked at both ends into chisel - 4 1/2"
Object Number 60-14-50/10545
Display Title Silicified sandstone rough nodule worked at both ends into chisel - 4 1/2"
Descriptions
Object Description Silicified sandstone rough nodule worked at both ends into chisel - 4 1/2"
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, chisel, worked both ends, rectangular
Classification
  • Chisel
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Lupemban
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo / <State> / <County> / <City> / Surface Site
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, central: Republic of Congo; Matadi-Thysville, near; Congo, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.5 x 3.4 x 2.9 cm (4 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 60-14-50/10545

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