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5 bone fragments pointed at one end
5 bone fragments pointed at one end
Object Number 39-69-50/4782
Display Title 5 bone fragments pointed at one end
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone shaft, modified, rounded 1 end, pointed 1 end, polished, broken
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Morocco / Tangier
Intrasite Black
Additional Geographic Terms Mugharet el Aliya
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 15.3 x 2 x 1 cm (6 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-69-50/4782; BK/N-D

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