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Small quartzite pebble with plain striking platform
Small quartzite pebble with plain striking platform
Object Number 36-96-50/2366
Display Title Small quartzite pebble with plain striking platform
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blade, lunate, small, plain striking platform, white
Classification
  • Blade
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: 1 x 2.9 x 0.4 cm (3/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2366

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Chipping debris
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