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4 oval-shaped flint hand axes
4 oval-shaped flint hand axes
Object Number 65-20-50/11134
Display Title 4 oval-shaped flint hand axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, hand axes, ovate, oval, patinated
Classification
  • Axe
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: 14.3 x 9.3 x 4.7 cm (5 5/8 x 3 11/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 65-20-50/11134

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