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Polished pebble (ceremonial)
Polished pebble (ceremonial)
Object Number 45-33-50/5975
Display Title Polished pebble (ceremonial)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone polished stone, oval, red-brown
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Additional Geographic Terms Victoria Falls
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.8 x 3.7 x 2.5 cm (3 1/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 45-33-50/5975

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