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Image Not Available for Large, rolled crudely worked quartzite core - human origin doubtful
Large, rolled crudely worked quartzite core - human origin doubtful
Image Not Available for Large, rolled crudely worked quartzite core - human origin doubtful
Object Number 36-96-50/2262
Display Title Large, rolled crudely worked quartzite core - human origin doubtful
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone core, polyhedral, large, crude, rolled
Classification
  • Polyhedral core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Oldowan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / <State> / <County> / <City> / Older Rubbles
Additional Geographic Terms Kagera Valley
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.4 x 11.2 x 11.5 cm (5 11/16 x 4 7/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2262; Kg.36 1/2 R/A

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