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2 heavily rolled quartzite pebble implements, human?
2 heavily rolled quartzite pebble implements, human?
Object Number 36-96-50/2240
Display Title 2 heavily rolled quartzite pebble implements, human?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tools, 1 crude scraper, 1 ovate beaked graver?
Classification
  • Edged Tools
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: 4.7 x 2.9 x 1.8 cm (1 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36-96-50/2240; Kf.IV/A

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