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Image Not Available for Medium sized thick quartzite flake, steeply retouched, used as side&end scraper
Medium sized thick quartzite flake, steeply retouched, used as side&end scraper
Image Not Available for Medium sized thick quartzite flake, steeply retouched, used as side&end scraper
Object Number 36-96-50/2331
Display Title Medium sized thick quartzite flake, steeply retouched, used as side&end scraper
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flake, retouched as scraper
Classification
  • Chipping debris
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: 7.4 x 6.3 x 3.9 cm (2 15/16 x 2 1/2 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2331; O.5.S.

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