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Image Not Available for Small quartzite flake with steeply retouched back
Small quartzite flake with steeply retouched back
Image Not Available for Small quartzite flake with steeply retouched back
Object Number 36-96-50/2361
Display Title Small quartzite flake with steeply retouched back
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flake, steeply retouched back, triangular
Classification
  • Chipping debris
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 1.3 x 0.6 cm (7/8 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2361

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