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Object Number 36-6-50/1582
Display Title 25 obsidian lunates
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone obsidian blades, lunates, small
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Aurignacian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya / <State> / <County> / <City> / Gamble's Cave II
Intrasite Phase (a)
Additional Geographic Terms Elmenteita
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.1 x 3.4 x 0.3 cm (7/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 15
Label on object 36-6-50/1582
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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