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2 large elongated stone hand axes with cortex adhering to butt
2 large elongated stone hand axes with cortex adhering to butt
Object Number 54-35-50/10027
Display Title 2 large elongated stone hand axes with cortex adhering to butt
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: 19.8 x 8.1 x 5.8 cm (7 13/16 x 3 3/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 54-35-50/10027

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