Quartzite chisel, bifacially worked - 3" – Objects

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Object Number 60-14-50/10554

Display Title Quartzite chisel, bifacially worked - 3"

Descriptions

Object Description Quartzite chisel, bifacially worked - 3"

Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, chisel, oval, blade tapered, with cortex

Classification

Chisel

Department Archaeological

Culture

Upper Lupemban

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Congo / <State> / <County> / <City> / Surface Site

Additional Geographic Terms Africa, central: Republic of Congo; Mutadi-Thysville, near; Congo, Lower

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 7.6 x 3.4 x 2.2 cm (3 x 1 5/16 x 7/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 60-14-50/10554

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	60-14-50/10561	Silicified sandstone chisel/gouge, bifacially worked - 3 1/2"	Chisel	Surface Site
	60-14-50/10556	Stone chisel, bifacially worked - 4 1/4"	Chisel	Surface Site
	60-14-50/10555	Polymorphic sandstone chisel, bifacially worked - 2 1/2"	Chisel	Surface Site
	60-14-50/10547	Chalcedony bifacially worked chisel/gouge, trimmed both ends - 4"	Chisel	Surface Site
	60-14-50/10536	Silicified sandstone bifacially worked chisel	Chisel	Surface Site
	60-14-50/10552	Silicified sandstone chunky, bifacial tool, one end worked into chisel - 3 1/2"	Chisel	Surface Site
Image Not Available for Quartzite gouge/chisel - 2"	60-14-50/10562	Quartzite gouge/chisel - 2"	Chisel	Surface Site
	60-14-50/10553	Quartzite parallel-sided chisel (?)	Chisel	Surface Site

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