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Chert scraper, 6 1/4" x 4 1/2"
Chert scraper, 6 1/4" x 4 1/2"
Object Number 974-60-50/11781
Display Title Chert scraper, 6 1/4" x 4 1/2"
Descriptions
Object Description Chert scraper, 6 1/4" x 4 1/2"
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone, edged tool, side scraper, tan
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Paleolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms West Central Sahara, Tenere region of the; Adrar Bous
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.4 x 16 x 5.6 cm (3 11/16 x 6 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 974-60-50/11781

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