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Piece of flaked chert, worn. Chert, dark grey-green.
Piece of flaked chert, worn. Chert, dark grey-green.
Object Number 974-60-50/11779
Display Title Piece of flaked chert, worn. Chert, dark grey-green.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone, biface, olive green, tan, worn smooth
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: 6.1 x 5.6 x 2.2 cm (2 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 974-60-50/11779

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