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4 small chipped and polished stone axes or celts, made on water-worn pebbles
4 small chipped and polished stone axes or celts, made on water-worn pebbles
Object Number 40-25-50/4577
Display Title 4 small chipped and polished stone axes or celts, made on water-worn pebbles
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone axes, ovate, grey, 1 rough hewn, polished, rechipped
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Cap Menul?
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 11.8 x 3.3 cm (2 9/16 x 4 5/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 40-25-50/4577; 1909./9

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