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1 stone core with prepared striking platform - basalt
Image Not Available for 1 stone core with prepared striking platform - basalt
Object Number 66-16-50/10879
Display Title 1 stone core with prepared striking platform - basalt
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone core, casual, ovate, prepared striking platform
Classification
  • Casual core
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: 5.7 x 4.3 x 3.8 cm (2 1/4 x 1 11/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 66-16-50/10879

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