Butt of leaf-shaped chert flake (showing preparation for hafting?)

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Object Number 37-11-50/1931

Display Title Butt of leaf-shaped chert flake (showing preparation for hafting?)

Descriptions

Object Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flake, prep for hafting

Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flake, prep for hafting

Classification

Chipping debris

Department Archaeological

Culture

Neolithic?

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Senegal

Additional Geographic Terms Senegal, Upper; Yelimane, near

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 3.3 x 2.2 x 1 cm (1 5/16 x 7/8 x 3/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 37-11-50/1931

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