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Object Number 36-96-50/2264
Display Title Butt end of an elongated bifacial Acheulean fist axe (quartzite)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, fist axe, butt end, blade broken off
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / <State> / <County> / <City> / Younger Rubbles
Additional Geographic Terms Kagera Valley
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.4 x 7.5 x 5.6 cm (4 1/8 x 2 15/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2264; Kg. 28 /C

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