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Object Number
66-16-50/10874
Display Title
Small stone chopper - single scar only on one face which served as striking plat
Descriptions
Object Description
Small stone chopper - single scar only on one face which served as striking platform for removal of multiple flakes on the opposite face - jasper
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone edged tool, chopper, round butt, beveled edge
Classification
- Chopper
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Kenya
Additional Geographic Terms
Kanapoi Valley; Telekei's volcano, 9 miles south of; Lake Rudolph, south end of
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 8.1 x 4.7 x 3 cm (3 3/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
66-16-50/10874
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