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5 large polished stone celts
5 large polished stone celts
Object Number 36-1-50/1851
Display Title 5 large polished stone celts
Descriptions
Object Description Stone, ground stone axes, pointed butts, broad & narrow blades, polished
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone axes, pointed butts, broad and narrow blades, polished
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / French West Africa
Africa / Nigeria
Additional Geographic Terms Valley of Niger
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 22 x 7 x 4.7 cm (8 11/16 x 2 3/4 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 36-1-50/1851; 58643; 06.30.295; 58946; 06.30.540; Vallee du Niger

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