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Object Number 54-15-50/10007
Display Title 2 stone discs
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone modified lithic, disks, chipped around edges, with cortex
Classification
  • Modified Lithic
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Sangoan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.2 x 6.8 x 2.2 cm (2 13/16 x 2 11/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 54-15-50/10007; B20; B21; 4.

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