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Image Not Available for Possibly a chopper of quartz porphyry
Possibly a chopper of quartz porphyry
Image Not Available for Possibly a chopper of quartz porphyry
Object Number 66-15-50/10895
Display Title Possibly a chopper of quartz porphyry
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, chopper, on pebble, triangular section
Classification
  • Chopper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Kangatotha; Turkana
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 7 x 4.9 cm (1 13/16 x 2 3/4 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 66-15-50/10895; 84-63K

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