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Object Number 36-6-50/1593
Display Title 2 obsidian hollow scrapers
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone obsidian edged tools, hollow side scrapers, small
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Aurignacian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya / <State> / <County> / <City> / Gamble's Cave II
Intrasite Phase B
Additional Geographic Terms Elmenteita
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 2.9 x 0.7 cm (9/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36-6-50/1593; ##/1929
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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