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Image Not Available for 2 quartzite pebbles, showing possible bipolar fracture
2 quartzite pebbles, showing possible bipolar fracture
Image Not Available for 2 quartzite pebbles, showing possible bipolar fracture
Object Number 66-15-50/10899
Display Title 2 quartzite pebbles, showing possible bipolar fracture
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone pebble fragments with bipolar fracture
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Kangatotha; Turkana
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.3 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm (1 11/16 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 66-15-50/10899; 84-63K

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