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Image Not Available for 6 trimming flakes of quartzite
6 trimming flakes of quartzite
Image Not Available for 6 trimming flakes of quartzite
Object Number 66-15-50/10900
Display Title 6 trimming flakes of quartzite
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, trimming flakes
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Kangatotha; Turkana
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 x 3.3 x 0.7 cm (1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 66-15-50/10900; 84-63K

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