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Object Number 65-20-50/11132
Display Title 4 flint cleavers made on flakes with trimmed edges
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tools, cleavers round thick butt oblique blade patinated
Classification
  • Cleaver
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Mali
Additional Geographic Terms Lagreich; Taguelalt, near the well; Tilemsi, South bank of a tributary of the
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 9.7 x 3.6 cm (5 11/16 x 3 13/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 65-20-50/11,132

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