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Object Number 974-60-50/11775
Display Title Flaked and chipped scraper or knife. Grey-green chert. 2 3/4" x 2"
Descriptions
Object Description Flaked and chipped scraper or knife. Grey-green chert. 2 3/4" x 2"
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone, edged tool, scraper, green, with cortex
Classification
  • Scraper
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: 6.5 x 5.2 x 2.3 cm (2 9/16 x 2 1/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 974-60-50/11775

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