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Image Not Available for Short broad primary flake, with thick facetted striking platform - unused
Short broad primary flake, with thick facetted striking platform - unused
Image Not Available for Short broad primary flake, with thick facetted striking platform - unused
Object Number 66-15-50/10889
Display Title Short broad primary flake, with thick facetted striking platform - unused
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, primary flake, faceted striking platform
Classification
  • Primary Flake
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya
Intrasite Upper Unit, bed 7
Additional Geographic Terms Kangatotha; Turkana
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.7 x 5.8 x 1.5 cm (2 5/8 x 2 5/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 66-15-50/10889; 71-63K

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