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Hammerstone of basalt
Object Number 66-15-50/10886
Display Title Hammerstone of basalt
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone pounding stone hammerstone, pitted edges, sides, oval
Classification
  • Hammer Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Kangatotha; Turkana
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 9 x 6.5 cm (1 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 66-15-50/10886; 84-63K

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