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Object Number 36-1-50/1858
Display Title 2 large cylindrical stone pestles
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone pestles, large, 1 cylindrical, 1 ovate, rounded ends
Classification
  • Pestle
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / French West Africa
Africa / Nigeria
Additional Geographic Terms Valley of Niger
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 30 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm (11 13/16 x 3 x 3 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36-1-50/1858; Vallee Du Niger

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