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Leaf-shaped points retouched on the upper surface only, possibly used as arrowhe
Leaf-shaped points retouched on the upper surface only, possibly used as arrowhe
Object Number 38-73-50/3301
Display Title Leaf-shaped points retouched on the upper surface only, possibly used as arrowhe
Descriptions
Object Description Leaf-shaped points retouched on the upper surface only, possibly used as arrowheads
Inventory Description Chipped stone projectile points, ovate, retouched, pointed at both ends
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Eneolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms French Mauretania: Cap Blanc
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 1.4 x 0.4 cm (1 3/4 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 38-73-50/3301; 200548; 200560
Provenance
Collector Louis Didon

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Image Not Available for Leaf-shaped point retouched extensively on the upper surface- possibly used as a
38-73-50/3302 Leaf-shaped point retouched extensively on the upper surface- possibly used as a
Projectile Point
Africa
Triangular arrowheads retouched on the upper surface only
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Triangular Projectile Point
Raw Material
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Stemmed Projectile Point
Raw Material
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Raw Material
Uniface
Africa
Image Not Available for Tanged arrowheads - retouched on the upper surface
38-73-50/3310 Tanged arrowheads - retouched on the upper surface
Stemmed Projectile Point
Africa
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Projectile Point
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Triangular Projectile Point
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