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Chalcedony bifacially worked chisel/gouge, trimmed both ends - 4"
Chalcedony bifacially worked chisel/gouge, trimmed both ends - 4"
Object Number 60-14-50/10547
Display Title Chalcedony bifacially worked chisel/gouge, trimmed both ends - 4"
Descriptions
Object Description Chalcedony bifacially worked chisel/gouge, trimmed both ends - 4"
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, chisel, bifacial, trimmed both ends, oval
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: 9.6 x 3.4 x 1.7 cm (3 3/4 x 1 5/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 60-14-50/10547

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