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Small, thick quartzite point worked on one edge in the shape of a small fist axe
Small, thick quartzite point worked on one edge in the shape of a small fist axe
Object Number 36-96-50/2357
Display Title Small, thick quartzite point worked on one edge in the shape of a small fist axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, fist axe, small, roughly ovate, from point
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Paleolithic
  • Still Bay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / <State> / <County> / <City> / Walasi
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 4.1 x 2.3 cm (2 1/16 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2357; W.b.D./80

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