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Image Not Available for Small quartzite core
Small quartzite core
Image Not Available for Small quartzite core
Object Number 36-96-50/2341
Display Title Small quartzite core
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone core, casual, ovate, sharp edge used as chopper?
Classification
  • Casual core
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: 7.9 x 5.9 x 3.4 cm (3 1/8 x 2 5/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2341; O.9./S

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