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Image Not Available for 2 quartzite trimming flakes, one showing signs of use
2 quartzite trimming flakes, one showing signs of use
Image Not Available for 2 quartzite trimming flakes, one showing signs of use
Object Number 36-96-50/2336
Display Title 2 quartzite trimming flakes, one showing signs of use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, trimming flakes, used as scrapers?
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: 5.1 x 6.3 x 1.4 cm (2 x 2 1/2 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36-96-50/2336; O.17./S

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