Skip to main content
Scraper, 6 1/2"L x 4" W at widest point. Coarse grained stone. Scraper: 5" L x
Scraper, 6 1/2"L x 4" W at widest point. Coarse grained stone. Scraper: 5" L x
Object Number 974-60-50/11774
Display Title Scraper, 6 1/2"L x 4" W at widest point. Coarse grained stone. Scraper: 5" L x
Descriptions
Object Description Scraper, 6 1/2"L x 4" W at widest point. Coarse grained stone. Scraper: 5" L x 2 1/2" W. Partially worked flake: 2" x 2" Contents of bag marked NH 36.1 N 35 E 150...13...14
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone, bifaces, 2 ovate, rough, 1 uniface, cream, broken point
Classification
  • Ovate biface
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Paleolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms West Central Sahara, Tenere region of the; Adrar Bous
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 10.7 x 5.3 cm (6 7/8 x 4 3/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 974-60-50/11774

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.