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Object Number 60-14-50/10576
Display Title Quartzite conical core/scraper - 2" dia.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Conical chipped stone core or scraper
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Lupemban
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: 4.6 x 5.1 x 4.9 cm (1 13/16 x 2 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 60-14-50/10576

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