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Object Number
36-6-50/1579
Display Title
Obsidian blade with inverse retouch
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone obsidian blade backed inverse retouch, convex pointed end
Classification
- Blade
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Upper Aurignacian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
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Kenya
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Gamble's Cave II
Intrasite
Phase (a)
Additional Geographic Terms
Elmenteita
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 1.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 cm (9/16 x 2 1/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
36-6-50/1579; 1929/7796
Provenance
Collector
East African Archaeological Expedition
(1929-1935)
Intermediary
Dr. Louis S. B. Leakey
(01/13/1936)
Donor
Donated by
East African Archaeological Expedition
(01/13/1936)
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