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Image Not Available for 5 fragments of quartzite flakes, some showing possible retouch and/or utilizatio
5 fragments of quartzite flakes, some showing possible retouch and/or utilizatio
Image Not Available for 5 fragments of quartzite flakes, some showing possible retouch and/or utilizatio
Object Number 66-15-50/10901
Display Title 5 fragments of quartzite flakes, some showing possible retouch and/or utilizatio
Descriptions
Object Description 5 fragments of quartzite flakes, some showing possible retouch and/or utilization
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flake fragments, retouched or used
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 2.1 x 0.5 cm (1 5/16 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 66-15-50/10901; 84-63K

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Chipping debris
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Chipping debris
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