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Small quartzite pebble implement; triangular quartzite flake
Small quartzite pebble implement; triangular quartzite flake
Object Number 36-96-50/2347
Display Title Small quartzite pebble implement; triangular quartzite flake
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone projectile points, scrapers?, roughly ovate
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Paleolithic
  • Still Bay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / <State> / <County> / <City> / Walasi
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.3 x 3.4 x 1.8 cm (1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36-96-50/2347; WS

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Mile 51 on the Kampala-Jinga Road
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