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Image Not Available for 5 trimming flakes of basalt, unused
5 trimming flakes of basalt, unused
Image Not Available for 5 trimming flakes of basalt, unused
Object Number 66-15-50/10893
Display Title 5 trimming flakes of basalt, unused
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, trimming flakes, unused
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Kangatotha; Turkana
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.1 x 5.6 x 1.9 cm (2 13/16 x 2 3/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 66-15-50/10893; 84-63K

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