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Small triangular flint fist axe
Small triangular flint fist axe
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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