Pebble used as hammerstone battered at both ends

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Object Number 54-15-50/10023

Display Title Pebble used as hammerstone battered at both ends

Descriptions

Inventory Description Hammerstone battered at both ends

Classification

Hammer Stone

Department Archaeological

Culture

Lupemban

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Angola

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 5.7 x 3.1 x 3 cm (2 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object B 36; 54-15-50/10023

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