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Image Not Available for 2 small, thick quartz flakes, used as scrapers; 1 small quartz chip, unworked
2 small, thick quartz flakes, used as scrapers; 1 small quartz chip, unworked
Image Not Available for 2 small, thick quartz flakes, used as scrapers; 1 small quartz chip, unworked
Object Number 36-96-50/2315
Display Title 2 small, thick quartz flakes, used as scrapers; 1 small quartz chip, unworked
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, as scrapers?, 1 chip
Classification
  • Chipping debris
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: 4.1 x 3.1 x 1.6 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 36-96-50/2315; O.4.W.L.8

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