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2 quartzite (?) fist axes
Object Number 36-6-50/1555
Display Title 2 quartzite (?) fist axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, fist axe, ovate, 1 side flatter
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean V
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tanzania / <State> / <County> / <City> / Oldoway
Additional Geographic Terms Tanganyika Territory
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.6 x 6.2 x 4.6 cm (4 15/16 x 2 7/16 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-6-50/1555; Oldoway/1931 4028/HK IV; Ach 5

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