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Portion of flaked and chipped chert blade. 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". In bag marked: 20,
Portion of flaked and chipped chert blade. 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". In bag marked: 20,
Object Number 974-60-50/11778
Display Title Portion of flaked and chipped chert blade. 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". In bag marked: 20,
Descriptions
Object Description Portion of flaked and chipped chert blade. 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". In bag marked: 20, 21
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone, biface, triangular, green, w/ cortex, curved, base broken
Classification
  • Triangular 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: 10.4 x 6.4 x 1.2 cm (4 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 974-60-50/11778

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