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Object Number 66-16-50/10882
Display Title 2 broken basalt pebbles, probably flaked by natural agency
Descriptions
Inventory Description Broken basalt pebble, possibly core
Classification
  • 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 Basalt
Dimensions Overall: 7.2 x 6.5 x 7.6 cm (2 13/16 x 2 9/16 x 3 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 66-16-50/10882; a

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2 broken basalt pebbles, probably flaked by natural agency
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