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Object Number 95-29-50/55894
Display Title Hammerstone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone ground stone pounding stone hammerstone, rectangular, bulbous end
Classification
  • Hammer Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Transvaal
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.2 x 5.5 x 5.7 cm (5 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 55894; (206)

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