Small quartzite core

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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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