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Object Number 36-96-50/2234
Display Title 2 small quartzite pebble tools - possibly used as choppers or scrapers
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone, quartz choppers
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
  • Chopper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Kafuan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Northern Province
Additional Geographic Terms Kafu River, Kampala-Hoima road, about 8 mi downstream from the bridge on the
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6 x 4.3 x 3.2 cm (2 3/8 x 1 11/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36-96-50/2234; Kf.I/B

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