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Silicified sandstone lanceolate point, bifacially worked
Silicified sandstone lanceolate point, bifacially worked
Object Number 60-14-50/10570
Display Title Silicified sandstone lanceolate point, bifacially worked
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone projectile point, leaf-shaped, broken end
Classification
  • Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Tshitolian Early?
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: 7.4 x 1.9 x 0.9 cm (2 15/16 x 3/4 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 60-14-50/10570

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