Silicified sandstone chisel/gouge, bifacially worked - 3 1/2" – Objects

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Object Number 60-14-50/10561

Display Title Silicified sandstone chisel/gouge, bifacially worked - 3 1/2"

Descriptions

Object Description Silicified sandstone chisel/gouge, bifacially worked - 3 1/2"

Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, chisel, oval, blade tapered, both ends worked

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: 8.6 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm (3 3/8 x 1 5/16 x 7/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 60-14-50/10561

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