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Hammerstone, 4 1/2" x 4 1/4" Abrader 6" x 4". Limestone (?) Contents of bag mar
Hammerstone, 4 1/2" x 4 1/4" Abrader 6" x 4". Limestone (?) Contents of bag mar
Object Number 974-60-50/11776
Display Title Hammerstone, 4 1/2" x 4 1/4" Abrader 6" x 4". Limestone (?) Contents of bag mar
Descriptions
Object Description Hammerstone, 4 1/2" x 4 1/4" Abrader 6" x 4". Limestone (?) Contents of bag marked NH 36-1 N20/ E35 II
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone, bifaces, 1 round hammerstone, 1 rect abrader, cracked
Classification
  • 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: 15.4 x 10.1 x 5.2 cm (6 1/16 x 4 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 974-60-50/11776

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