179 chert blade-like flakes, used as side scrapers or knives

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Object Number 37-11-50/1913

Display Title 179 chert blade-like flakes, used as side scrapers or knives

Descriptions

Object Description Stone, chipped stone blades, some w/ cortex, some broken

Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blades, some with cortex, some broken

Classification

Blade

Department Archaeological

Culture

Neolithic?

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Senegal

Additional Geographic Terms Senegal, Upper; Yelimane, near

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 1.8 x 6.5 x 1.2 cm (11/16 x 2 9/16 x 1/2 in.)

Quantity 179

Label on object 37-11-50/1913; B/2391; 2; 5; 14; 20; 38

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