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Image Not Available for 4 quartz flakes - used ?
4 quartz flakes - used ?
Image Not Available for 4 quartz flakes - used ?
Object Number 37-11-50/1919
Display Title 4 quartz flakes - used ?
Descriptions
Object Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, quartz, flakes
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, quartz, flakes
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Senegal
Additional Geographic Terms Senegal, Upper; Yelimane, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.3 x 2 x 0.9 cm (1 11/16 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 37-11-50/1919

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