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Object Number 37-11-50/1937
Display Title 7 indurated shale pointed axes - heavily weathered
Descriptions
Object Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, axes, pointed butts, broad blades
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, axes, pointed butts, broad blades
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Senegal
Additional Geographic Terms Senegal, Upper; Nioro
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 16.3 x 10.2 x 1.9 cm (6 7/16 x 4 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 7
Label on object 37-11-50/1937; B/2356; B/2361

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