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Object Number 975-18-50/11844
Display Title Scraper?, one coarsely flaked surface, one smooth surface. Flaked surface sligh
Descriptions
Object Description Scraper?, one coarsely flaked surface, one smooth surface. Flaked surface slightly convex. Warm greyish chert?
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone, edged tool, scraper, 1 sharpened point, cream
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria / <State> / <County> / <City> / Adrar Bous
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara, South Central; Tenere district
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.2 x 8.3 x 1.9 cm (4 13/16 x 3 1/4 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-18-50/11844

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