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4 quartzite trimming flakes - 2 of which show signs of use as knives or scrapers
4 quartzite trimming flakes - 2 of which show signs of use as knives or scrapers
Object Number 36-96-50/2356
Display Title 4 quartzite trimming flakes - 2 of which show signs of use as knives or scrapers
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, trimming flakes used as scrapers
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Paleolithic
  • Still Bay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / <State> / <County> / <City> / Walasi
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 6 x 1.4 cm (1 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 36-96-50/2356; W.b.D./540; W.b.D. 928; W.b.D. 545; W.b.D. 551

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