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Object Number
37-11-50/1987
Display Title
Chert ? flake - weathered and heavily patinated, later retouched as scraper
Descriptions
Object Description
Stone, chipped stone edged tool, spokeshave or scraper, S-shaped, tan
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone edged tool, spokeshave or scraper, s-shaped, tan
Classification
- Spokeshave
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Neolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Senegal
Additional Geographic Terms
Senegal, Upper; Nioro
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 4.1 x 6.2 x 1.8 cm (1 5/8 x 2 7/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
37-11-50/1987; B/2363
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