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Image Not Available for Small flake struck from pebble
Small flake struck from pebble
Image Not Available for Small flake struck from pebble
Object Number 66-15-50/10893A
Display Title Small flake struck from pebble
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flake, struck from pebble, jagged edge
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya
Additional Geographic Terms Kangatotha; Turkana
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 4 x 1.1 cm (1 1/4 x 1 9/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 66-15-50/10893A; 159-65K

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