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Leaf-shaped quartzite point with trimming on upper surface of bulbar end +
Leaf-shaped quartzite point with trimming on upper surface of bulbar end +
Object Number 36-96-50/2306
Display Title Leaf-shaped quartzite point with trimming on upper surface of bulbar end +
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone projectile point, stemmed, leaf-shaped
Classification
  • Stemmed Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Levalloisian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Nsongezi
Intrasite M Horizon
Additional Geographic Terms Kagera Valley; Nsongezi, near; Kagera River; Tanganyika border, near the
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.2 cm (2 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2306; O.7./A./3

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