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Object Number 54-15-50/10002
Display Title Stone chopping tool
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, chopper, ovate, thick, beveled butt
Classification
  • Chopper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Abbevillian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Additional Geographic Terms Luembe River, in gravel, 3 m. terrace of; Chissanguidi Creek, at mouth of, east
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11 x 9.4 x 7.4 cm (4 5/16 x 3 11/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54-15-50/10002; B6; (EL)

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