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Object Number
35-117-50/1894
Display Title
Small triangular flint fist axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone biface, fist axe, ovate, small, chipped ends
Classification
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Somalia
Additional Geographic Terms
East Africa: Somaliland
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 8.2 x 6.2 x 2.7 cm (3 1/4 x 2 7/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
35-117-50/1894; SOMALILAND/SETON-KARR
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France
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