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Object Number 66-36-50/10912
Display Title Large thick lunate with bi-directional backing made on basalt blade
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blade, lunate, bidirectional backing
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya
Intrasite Upper Level
Additional Geographic Terms Lothagam; Turkana
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 cm (11/16 x 1 5/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 66-36-50/10912; b-5; Lothargam

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