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3 natural quartzite fragments of water-worn pebbles - human origin?
3 natural quartzite fragments of water-worn pebbles - human origin?
Object Number 36-96-50/2239
Display Title 3 natural quartzite fragments of water-worn pebbles - human origin?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone implements, chipped pebbles, water worn
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
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: 5.2 x 6 x 5.6 cm (2 1/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 36-96-50/2239; Kf.IV/B; Kf.4/B

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