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2 rolled pebble tools (human?), 1 rolled flake with bulb percussion-quartzite
2 rolled pebble tools (human?), 1 rolled flake with bulb percussion-quartzite
Object Number 36-96-50/2231
Display Title 2 rolled pebble tools (human?), 1 rolled flake with bulb percussion-quartzite
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone implements, chipped pebbles, choppers, scrapers?
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Kafuan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms 17 mi. downstream from Nsongezi, on the Kagera River just across the Uganda bord
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.9 x 2.7 x 3.5 cm (2 5/16 x 1 1/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 36-96-50/2231; F.2.A-B

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Modified Lithic
Muzizi River gravels
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Northern Province
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Chipped Stone
Nsongezi
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