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Object Number 36-96-50/2370
Display Title Small quartz microlithic lunate; quartz microlithic point
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone microlithic lunate blade and ovate projectile point
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Wilton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Nsongezi Rock Shelter
Additional Geographic Terms Nsongezi; Kagera River, on; Tanganyika border, at
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.1 x 0.6 x 0.3 cm (13/16 x 1/4 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36-96-50/2370

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