Silicified sandstone Tshitolian point, bifacially worked - 1 1/2" – Objects

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Object Number 60-14-50/10572

Display Title Silicified sandstone Tshitolian point, bifacially worked - 1 1/2"

Descriptions

Object Description Silicified sandstone Tshitolian point, bifacially worked - 1 1/2"

Inventory Description Chipped stone projectile point

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; Matadi-Thysville, near; Congo, Lower

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 5 x 2.3 x 0.6 cm (1 15/16 x 7/8 x 1/4 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 60-14-50/10572

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