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Object Number
36-96-50/2326
Display Title
Elongated quartzite celt - chipped on both surfaces
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Stone chipped stone biface axe oblique beveled blade convex narrow butt, chipped
Classification
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Tumbian
- Late Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Uganda
/
Western Province
Additional Geographic Terms
Kagera Valley; Nsongezi, near; Kagera River; Tanganyika border, near the
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 6.5 x 15.8 x 2.9 cm (2 9/16 x 6 1/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
36-96-50/2326; O.17.S.
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