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Object Number 36-1-50/1861
Display Title Quartzite fist axe-much weathered; note sand blasting (Galet Latande)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone hand axe
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / French West Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Mali; Taoudeni and Araouan, between; Timbuctoo, region of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.7 × 6.2 × 2.6 cm (5 13/16 × 2 7/16 × 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-1-50/1861; 30.61.2115

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