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Object Number 54-35-50/10025
Display Title 2 very large pointed stone hand axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, axes, ovate, large
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Final Acheulian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Tabalbelat region: Morocco, Southern and Aoulef, Oasis of; between W frontier of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 26 x 12.7 x 4.9 cm (10 1/4 x 5 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 54-35-50/10025

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