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5 elongated cordiform flint hand-axes
5 elongated cordiform flint hand-axes
Object Number 65-20-50/11138
Display Title 5 elongated cordiform flint hand-axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axes, ovate, patinated, with cortex
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: 13.9 x 8.3 x 4.6 cm (5 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 65-20-50/11138

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