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Object Number 36-96-50/2312
Display Title Quartz perforator - made on small thick flakes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone perforators, on thick flakes
Classification
  • Perforator
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Levalloisian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Nsongezi
Intrasite M Horizon
Additional Geographic Terms Kagera Valley; Nsongezi, near; Kagera River; Tanganyika border, near the
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.3 x 4.9 x 1.4 cm (1 11/16 x 1 15/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36-96-50/2312; 0.4./W.L./8

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