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Object Number 36-96-50/2258
Display Title Thick, oval-shaped quartzite flake implement
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, ovate, on flake, roughly chipped, steep sided
Classification
  • Edged Tools
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Sangoan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / <State> / <County> / <City> / Sango Hills Rubbles
Additional Geographic Terms Uganda, Southern
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 9.2 x 7.5 x 3.8 cm (3 5/8 x 2 15/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2258; S.K.A.S. II

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