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Object Number 974-60-50/11780
Display Title Flaked and chipped blade of lustrous grey-green chert. 3 1/2" L
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone, blade, green, with cortex, curved, polished
Classification
  • Blade
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: 9 x 5.1 x 1.2 cm (3 9/16 x 2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 974-60-50/11780

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Biface
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Projectile Point
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