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Object Number 66-15-50/10884
Display Title Broken core tool of basalt
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, fragment of hand axe or chopper
Classification
  • Edged Tools
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Kangatotha; Turkana
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 9.3 x 5 cm (5 11/16 x 3 11/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 66-15-50/10884; 84-63K

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