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Image Not Available for Large heavy flake with faceted butt - much weathered
Large heavy flake with faceted butt - much weathered
Image Not Available for Large heavy flake with faceted butt - much weathered
Object Number 34-158-50/1084
Display Title Large heavy flake with faceted butt - much weathered
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blade on flake, faceted butt, weathered, cracked
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Cape of Good Hope: Cradock, East Province
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.1 x 14.2 x 2 cm (1 5/8 x 5 9/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-158-50/1084; Cradock; III

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