Polymorphic sandstone chisel, bifacially worked - 2 1/2" – Objects

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Object Number 60-14-50/10555

Display Title Polymorphic sandstone chisel, bifacially worked - 2 1/2"

Descriptions

Object Description Polymorphic sandstone chisel, bifacially worked - 2 1/2"

Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, chisel, oval, blade tapered, 1 side flatter

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: 6.8 x 3.4 x 2 cm (2 11/16 x 1 5/16 x 13/16 in.)

Quantity 2

Label on object 60-14-50/10555

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