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Image Not Available for 10 utilized and/or retouched flakes (6 of flint, 4 of obsidian)
10 utilized and/or retouched flakes (6 of flint, 4 of obsidian)
Image Not Available for 10 utilized and/or retouched flakes (6 of flint, 4 of obsidian)
Object Number 66-15-50/10904
Display Title 10 utilized and/or retouched flakes (6 of flint, 4 of obsidian)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, retouched or used
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Kangatotha; Turkana
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.2 x 2.8 x 1.2 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 10
Label on object 66-15-50/10904; 84-63K

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