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Object Number 36-96-50/2360
Display Title Quartzite lunate points, broken
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone projectile points, 1 lunate, 1 broken
Classification
  • Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Wilton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Nsongezi Rock Shelter
Additional Geographic Terms Nsongezi; Kagera River, on; Tanganyika border, at
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.3 x 1.1 x 0.2 cm (7/8 x 7/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36-96-50/2360

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